Next time you find yourself reaching for an extra French fry—or a cigarette—take a step back and consider if stress is fueling your craving. Two new studies have found links between work and financial stress and unhealthy habits.

In one study from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington that examined workplace stress, researchers found that male and female daily smokers smoked more when work stress affected their personal life. Women also reported smoking more when home stress affected their work. Another study looked at financial stress and how people’s health choices were affected during the 2008 recession. Those who were facing financial problems and were most affected by the recession were least likely to exercise, eat healthy or curb smoking.

Whether or not you smoke, these findings are a wake-up call. Both stressed-out moms and their employers need to address stress and its underlying causes to promote better health choices. For moms, finding healthier ways to cope with work, money and life stressors—think exercise, deep breathing, yoga—can improve their own and their kids lives. For workplaces, offering strong work life accommodations and wellness programs can help improve workers' stress levels and overall health—which has been shown to improve companies' bottom line.