If you have been to NTUC recently, you would have seen the shortage of essential household items such as toilet paper and panic-buying of food. Amidst the corona-virus pandemic, we see the detrimental effect it has on human behavior. From bulk-buying; consumers stockpiling on necessities from people who need them most (face masks, gloves for healthcare workers) to erratic behaviors such as fighting over products.

So why do people panic buy? Here are 4 reasons why:

The Stress of panic-buying

What does it do to the body?

Chronic stress increases inflammation in the body and lowers your immunity against viruses and infections.