Researchers: Being 'Hangry' Is A Real Thing

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The word "hangry" was recently added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

Now, according to research published in the Journal of Pharmacology, being hangry is a real thing.

The study used rats to find out how being hungry can affect your mood. They found being hangry comes down to low glucose levels.

They say that change can have a lasting impact on mood.