By michael - January, 22nd 2014

Do you have a short fuse or find yourself getting into frequent arguments and fights? Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, but when chronic, explosive anger spirals out of control, it can have serious consequences for your relationships, your health, and your state of mind. With insight about the real reasons for your anger and these anger management tools, you can learn to keep your temper from hijacking your life.

You Snacked on Microwave Popcorn

No matter what's irking you—your partner's tap-tap-tapping foot, a snarky comment, a printer jam—the wrong type of popcorn may play a role in turning annoyance into full-blown rage. Other culprits can include frozen pizza, crackers, canned frosting, coffee creamer…or anything else that contains high levels of trans-fatty acids (partially hydrogenated oils—see this list). There's a strong association between anger issues and the consumption of trans fats, claim researchers at the University of California at San Diego, who surveyed people's eating habits and moods. The theory is that trans fats may inhibit absorption of healthy omega-3 fats, which are known for tamping down hostile behaviors and making us feel calmer.

You Forgot Your Shades

On the sunniest days, we squint, and squinting makes us angry, explains Daniele Marzoli, PhD, a psychologist at Italy's University of Chieti-Pescara who tracked people's emotions when the sun was either in their face or to their …

The emotion of anger is neither good nor bad. It’s perfectly healthy and normal to feel angry when you’ve been mistreated or wronged. The feeling isn't the problem—it's what you do with it that makes a difference. Anger becomes a problem when it harms you or others.

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