I’ve got my fair share of unconscious habits: running my hands through my hair, tapping my feet, pursing my lips when I’m concentrating—and, of course, cracking my knuckles. That last one is perhaps ...
AOL: Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You? A Doctor Weighs In Once and for All
Whether you love it or hate it, cracking knuckles is a common habit we've likely all done at some point. It's one of life's simple pleasures for some people, who crave the satisfying "pop" and ...
Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You? A Doctor Weighs In Once and for All
Cracking your knuckles might feel satisfying, but it often earns disapproving looks or even dire warnings. For decades, people have believed that this seemingly harmless habit could lead to arthritis ...
The Washington Post: EVER WONDERED if cracking your knuckles is bad for you?
If you're a kid, chances are you either crack your knuckles or know someone who cracks theirs. You might have been told (by annoyed parents, perhaps?) that you'll develop arthritis if you keep up such ...
Sciencing on MSN: Why you can't resist cracking your knuckles, according to science
For many people, there is a sort of deep-seated satisfaction in cracking their knuckles, which is part of the reason why it's a hard habit to break.
Scientists think they may have solved an old question about the cracking of knuckles: Why does it make that sound? The crack apparently comes from a bubble forming in the fluid within the joint when ...
AOL: Is It OK to Crack Your Knuckles? Our Experts Weigh In