Why am I so hungry after teaching? The science behind teacher hunger
                                
                                
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                                According to research published in *PubMed Central*, a significant number of educators report that job-related stress negatively impacts their physical health, including leading to unhealthy eating habits. This highlights a common and often confusing phenomenon: why am I so hungry after teaching? It's not just a feeling; it's a complex physiological and psychological response to the immense demands of the profession.