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Does Studying Hard Make You Hungrier? The Science Behind 'Brain Hunger'

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According to research published in the journal *Current Biology*, intense mental labor can lead to the buildup of metabolic byproducts in the brain, which contributes to feelings of fatigue and may increase appetite. This phenomenon, often called 'brain hunger,' directly answers the question: does studying hard make you hungrier? Yes, for several key physiological and psychological reasons.