Why Some People Get 'Hangry' More Than Others: The Science Behind Hunger and Mood
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Firstpost•31-01-2026, 18:01
Why Some People Get 'Hangry' More Than Others: The Science Behind Hunger and Mood
- •The term "Hangry" (bad-tempered or irritable due to hunger) was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018, highlighting a common human experience.
- •New research investigated how hunger affects mood in 90 healthy adults using continuous glucose monitors and mood check-ins.
- •The study found that negative moods were linked to the conscious feeling of hunger, not just low blood sugar levels.
- •People with higher "interoceptive accuracy" (better awareness of their body's internal signals) experienced fewer mood swings despite hunger.
- •Maintaining regular meal schedules, exercising, and paying attention to bodily needs can help manage hunger-induced mood changes and improve overall well-being.
Why It Matters: Conscious awareness of hunger and interoceptive accuracy play key roles in managing 'hangry' moods.
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