Why Do You Get Hangry?

The video explains the phenomenon of 'hanger,' a mix of hunger and anger, as a real physiological and psychological state. It discusses how hunger can impair self-control and lead to misattributed emotions, such as stress or anger. Scientific studies show that hunger can exacerbate negative reactions, and the same brain regions are activated during hunger and anger. The video also explores the evolutionary perspective, suggesting that hunger-induced aggression helped our ancestors secure food. It concludes with advice to recognize hanger and manage it by eating.

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