10 Ways You Can Blame Science For Your Horrible Personality

6. You Get Real Hangry

A term first coined by The Internet at large, "Hangry" (hungry and, therefore, angry) is starting to become recognised by those in the medical profession too. Scientists have decided to look into the potential reason why hunger makes us want to punch people in supermarket queues, and the results are interesting. Firstly, when you get hungry and your blood glucose levels begin to drop, you'll find it harder to concentrate. You might begin to find simple tasks more difficult than they should be and you might not be able to communicate as well with others. All of this can lead to frustration and anger. On top of this, there are some researchers who think that there could be more to hanger than just low blood sugar. It is thought that hanger is a counter-regulatory response by your body in the face of potential starvation. As your energy stores become depleted, you will get listless and tired - not the ideal condition in which to go hunting for food. At this point, the brain signals several organs in the body to begin making hormones to give you a sort of artificial boost - dopamine, adrenaline and cortisol amongst them. This could cause feelings of anger and aggression as adrenaline and cortisol are both associated with the stress, or "fight or flight", response, making you feel tense and on edge. Studies have also shown that people with low blood glucose levels are more likely to snap at the people they're closest to. So, if you want to keep date night sweet, make sure you grab some dinner.