How do you feel when you wait too long to eat? The Physical and Mental Toll of Hunger
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2022 study published in *Plos One*, participants reported greater anger, irritability, and decreased pleasure when hungry, a condition colloquially known as being "hangry". So, how do you feel when you wait too long to eat? The answer goes far beyond a simple rumbling stomach, affecting everything from your mood to your cognitive performance.