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During the first COVID-19 lockdown, researchers of the University of Vienna assessed the influence of stress, mood, and social interactions on “unhealthy” eating habits in nearly 800 participants across Austria, Italy, and Germany. Surprisingly, results showed that negative mood and less social interactions led to a decrease in “unhealthy” food consumption and enjoyment.