Episode
Short Stuff: Hangry?
15:13
Published: Wed Sep 14 2022
Description
When you’re hungry, you’re not yourself. So say the good people at Snickers and it turns out science backs it up. Being hangry is a verifiable thing, we’re just not quite sure yet what’s going on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The physical mechanism linking hunger to anger or hostility is still unknown.
00:00 - 02:04 (02:04)
Summary
The physical mechanism linking hunger to anger or hostility is still unknown. However, studies suggest that having low glucose levels, as well as the involvement of the hypothalamus in hormone production, could trigger such emotions.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Hangry?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The sudden, substantial drop of blood sugar can lead to the reduction of serotonin production which, according to scientists, is the reason behind the effectiveness of Voodoo dolls.
02:04 - 08:05 (06:00)
Summary
The sudden, substantial drop of blood sugar can lead to the reduction of serotonin production which, according to scientists, is the reason behind the effectiveness of Voodoo dolls. Guillermo Diaz and Chuck Bryant give credit to the colleagues at How Stuff Works for their help on this episode.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Hangry?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Research shows that negative feelings, irritability, and jerk-like behavior could be linked to low blood sugar levels.
08:05 - 13:59 (05:54)
Summary
Research shows that negative feelings, irritability, and jerk-like behavior could be linked to low blood sugar levels. In online experiments, participants who were shown negative, neutral, or positive images followed by an ambiguous image displayed more negativity and irritability when their blood sugar levels were low compared to when they were high.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Hangry?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how self-awareness can help individuals recognize their negative behavior and strive for personal growth.
13:59 - 14:46 (00:47)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how self-awareness can help individuals recognize their negative behavior and strive for personal growth. They encourage listeners to ask themselves why they feel a certain way and be curious about themselves.