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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
What your favorite way of eating eggs says about you, according to a study
Your daily breakfast choice might reveal more about yourself than you imagine. According to a study commissioned by the British Egg Industry Council, your style of eggs can predict everything from your personality to your fashion sense. Over 1,000 adults took a detailed survey about their lifestyle, family life, and, how they cook their eggs. The results revealed that childless adults typically prefer a more leisurely breakfast of scrambled eggs, while those with four or more kids opt for fast fried eggs. The choice might even be linked to your profession - with manual workers, casual laborers, and the unemployed generally choosing fried eggs. Poached eggs Using a mathematical technique called the Generalized Linear Regression Model, the researchers used their survey results to predict character and lifestyle traits based on egg choices. This revealed that poached eggs are generally the favorite choice of fathers with two children. Poached egg lovers are also likely to come from small families themselves, with no more than one older brother or sister. In terms of their personality, fans of poached eggs tend to be the life of the party -you are likely to be socially outgoing and extroverted. You may also have a tendency to wear flashy 'decorative clothing' and have a passion for upbeat music. After all that, it might not come as a surprise to learn that poached egg lovers are also happier than most people on average. Boiled eggs Those who listed boiled eggs as their preferred choice had a greater tendency to be disorganized, careless, and impulsive. This group also scored lower for conscientiousness, which is the psychological propensity to be responsible, organized, hardworking, and goal-oriented. Perhaps related to these points, boiled egg lovers are also more likely to be women and run a greater risk of getting divorced at some point in their lives. Fried eggs According to the survey, fried egg lovers are employed in some form of skilled labor. They are also likely to come from big families, with multiple brothers and sisters and at least four children of their own. In stark contrast to those who like their eggs boiled, fried egg enjoyers are free-spirited individuals. If you always take your eggs sunny-side up, you are probably open to new experiences, are creative, curious, and imaginative. You may also have a better than normal ability to vividly recall your dreams in the morning. Additionally, those who prefer fried eggs are better informed about sex, have a wider array of sexual experiences, and stronger sex drives than average. Scrambled eggs Based on this data, scrambled eggs are the go-to choice for the young professional. If scrambled eggs are top of your breakfast menu, you're probably childless, between the ages of 29 and 39, and likely to live in a city. You are also more likely to be in a managerial or senior-level job and to own your home. Psychologically, scrambled egg fans tend to score lower for neuroticism. That means they experience anger, sadness, or anxiety less frequently and less intensely than other people. However, people in this group are also more guarded and less open to other people. Omelettes If you somehow find time to make yourself an omelette in the morning, then you probably have your life together to an impressive degree. And the data from this study agrees, as people who selected omelette as their favorite were more reliable, well-organized, and self-disciplined. Unsurprisingly, these paragons of virtue are also more likely to have tidy homes. To make things even better, omelette eaters tend to have longer life expectancies, lower rates of divorce and are more likely to be a professional.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Revealed: What your favourite way of eating EGGS says about you, according to science - and it's bad news for people who prefer them boiled
Everyone has their own preference when it comes to their breakfast eggs. But whether you prefer them sunny side up or hard boiled, your taste in eggs might say a lot about you. According to a study commissioned by the British Egg Industry Council, your favourite way of eating eggs can predict everything from your personality to your fashion sense. And it's bad news for fans of boiled eggs, as the data suggests that fans of this cooking method are less conscientious and run a greater risk of getting divorced. Over 1,000 UK adults took a detailed survey about their lifestyle, family life, and, of course, how they cook their eggs. The rsults revealed that childless adults typically prefer a more leisurely breakfast of scrambled eggs, while those with four or more kids opt for fast fried eggs. Egg choice might even be linked to your profession - with manual workers, casual labourers, and the unemployed generally choosing fried eggs. So, what does your favourite type of egg say about you? Poached eggs Using a mathematical technique called the Generalised Linear Regression Model, the researchers used their survey results to predict character and lifestyle traits based on egg choices. This revealed that poached eggs are generally the favourite choice of fathers with two children. Poached egg lovers are also likely to come from small families themselves, with no more than one older brother or sister. Perhaps due to how much practice it takes to get them right, preference for poached eggs tends to increase as you get older. In terms of their personality, fans of poached eggs tend to be the life of the party. If you like poached eggs, you are likely to be socially outgoing and extroverted. You may also have a tendency to wear flashy 'decorative clothing' and have a passion for upbeat music. Boiled eggs: You are disorganised, careless, and impulsive. You likely have lower levels of conscientiousness and are more likely to be divorced What your favourite eggs say about you Poached eggs: You're outgoing and extroverted, and love of upbeat music. Boiled eggs: You're disorganised and careless. Your chances of divorce are higher than others. Fried eggs: You are creative, curious, and open to new experiences. Scrambled eggs: You may be guarded and less open to others. Omelettes: You're organised and self-motivated. Your home is tidy and you have a low chance of getting divorced. After all that, it might not come as a surprise to learn that poached egg lovers are also happier than most people on average. Boiled eggs If boiled is your favourite way of enjoying an egg, then this study has some bad news for you. Those who listed boiled eggs as their preferred choice had a greater tendency to be disorganised, careless, and impulsive. This group also scored lower for conscientiousness, which is the psychological propensity to be responsible, organised, hardworking, and goal-oriented. Perhaps related to these points, boiled egg lovers also run a greater risk of getting divorced at some point in their lives. Besides this, those who opt for boiling are more likely to be women and probably live in the Southeast of England. Fried eggs How to make the perfect boiled egg Fill a saucepan with tap water and bring to the boil Put your egg (in its shell) in the water for two minutes Transfer the egg to a bowl of cold water, at 30°C (measured with a food thermometer) for two minutes Put it back in the boiling water for two minutes, then in a bowl of 30°C water for two minutes Repeat step four another six times After 32 mins, your egg will be ready According to the survey, fried egg lovers are largely men from Scotland who are employed in some form of skilled labour. They are also likely to come from big families, with multiple brothers and sisters and at least four children of their own. In stark contrast to those who like their eggs boiled, fried egg enjoyers are free-spirited individuals. If you always take your eggs sunny side up, you are probably open to new experiences, creative, curious, and imaginative. You may also have a better than normal ability to vividly recall your dreams in the morning. Additionally, those who prefer fried eggs are better informed about sex, have a wider array of sexual experiences, and stronger sex drives than average. Scrambled eggs Based on this data, scrambled eggs are the go-to choice for the well-to-do young professional. If scrambled eggs are your favourite, you are probably childless, between the ages of 29 and 39, and live anywhere south of Birmingham other than London. You are also more likely to be in a managerial or senior-level job and to own your home. Psychologically, scrambled egg fans tend to score lower for neuroticism. That means they experience anger, sadness, or anxiety less frequently and less intensely than other people. However, people in this group are also more guarded and less open to other people. Omelettes If you somehow find time to make yourself an omelette in the morning, then you probably have your life together to an impressive degree. And the data from this study agrees, as people who selected omelette as their favourite were more reliable, well-organised, and self-disciplined. Unsurprisingly, these paragons of virtue are also more likely to have tidy homes. To make things even better, omelette eaters tend to have longer life expectancies and lower rates of divorce. In terms of demographics, if you like an omelette over other eggs, you are more likely to be middle class. You also probably live in Sheffield, Liverpool, or Newcastle. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? If the question is simply whether chickens or eggs evolved first, the answer is certainly eggs. The first eggs of any kind evolved about 600 million years ago. The first hard-shelled eggs followed about 195 million years ago. Even the first bird eggs date back 120 million years. Chickens, meanwhile, only emerged 3,000 years ago. However, the first specimen of the domestic chicken would have been born to chicken-jungle fowl hybrid parents.
Medscape
18-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Perinatal Mood Episodes in Men With Bipolar Disorder
TOPLINE: In the first study of perinatal mood episodes (PMEs) among fathers with bipolar disorder, 36.2% reported experiencing episodes, with the onset being most common during their partner's pregnancy. This pattern contrasted with mothers who showed higher overall rates of PMEs (73%) and a peak onset within a week after delivery. METHODOLOGY: This study included 196 men and 597 women aged 18 years or older, who were biological fathers and mothers, respectively. Participants had bipolar disorder diagnosed on the basis of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth or Fifth Edition, with a mood symptom onset before the age of 65 years. They completed questionnaires about the occurrence of mood episodes during their partner's pregnancy or within 6 months postpartum. TAKEAWAY: Among fathers with bipolar disorder, 36.2% reported experiencing PMEs, with similar rates of depression and high/mixed mood/psychosis (17% and 18.6%, respectively). Among mothers with bipolar disorder, 73% reported experiencing PMEs, with high/mixed mood/psychosis occurring more frequently than depression (44.5% vs 28.1%). PME onset patterns differed between fathers and mothers, with fathers most commonly experiencing episodes during their partner's pregnancy vs mothers experiencing a peak onset within 1-week postpartum (41.9% vs 41.3%). IN PRACTICE: "Fathers do not undergo the same biological changes as mothers during the perinatal period which may partly explain the different patterns observed in the type and timings of PMEs between fathers and mothers with BD [bipolar disorder]," the authors wrote. These insights "may be useful for early identification and future prevention of paternal BD episodes, and may inform perinatal healthcare provision for fathers with BD," they added. SOURCE: This study was led by Ruth Brooks, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, and Jemima Marsden, Three Counties Medical School, University of Worcester, Worcester, both in England. It was published online on July 9 in the Journal of Affective Disorders. LIMITATIONS: Rates of paternal PMEs were likely higher due to the retrospective nature of the study and the reliance on self-reporting. Other limitations were a potential selection bias and the study's focus on participants of European ancestry, limiting the generalisability of the findings to other populations. DISCLOSURES: This study was supported by grants from the Wellcome Trust and the Stanley Medical Research Institute. The authors reported having no conflicts of interest. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
Washington Post
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
The devastating Texas floods weren't a shock. They're the new normal.
How could this happen? How could so many people be swept away to their deaths when everyone, especially local officials, knew they were living in and visiting a flash flood zone? Having lived in Texas Hill Country for a time, the overwhelming sadness of seeing fathers searching for their lost daughters is compounded by the certain knowledge that at least some of these deaths likely could have been prevented.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pacino effect? Surge in babies born to fathers over 60 in UK - after Godfather star welcomed fourth child aged 83
Babies born to fathers aged 60 and over contributed to the first rise in the number of births since 2021, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said last year saw a 'notable' rise in the number of babies born to fathers in their sixties - with an increase of 14.2 per cent compared to 2023. This represents 1,076 babies born to fathers aged 60 and over in England and Wales in 2024 and comes after the average age of parents has been increasing steadily for the last 50 years. The growing number of men having children later in life comes after a string of celebrities have recently had children in their sixties, seventies and even in their eighties. Al Pacino became a new father again aged 83 after The Godfather star welcomed his fourth child in 2023. He had his first child, a daughter, in 1989 and she is four years older than the mother of his fourth child. Meanwhile Taxi Driver star Robert De Niro became a new father for a seventh time aged 79 after he welcomed a daughter with his girlfriend in 2023. The 81-year-old had his first child in 1976. The increase in the number of babies born to dads in their sixties comes as ONS figures show the numbers of live births are decreasing for parents under 30 and increasing for those over 30. In 2024 there was a decrease in the number of babies born to parents aged under 20, those aged 20 to 24 years, and those aged 25 to 29 years, the figures show. Meanwhile there was an increase in the number of babies born to parents aged 30 to 34 years, those aged 35 to 39 years, and those aged 40 years and over. The data show that the number of babies born to fathers aged 25 to 29 years fell while it increased in those aged 30 to 34 years, and those aged 35 years and over. Meanwhile the ONS said there was a 'notable increase' of 14.2 per cent of babies born to fathers aged 60 years and over, up from 942 births in 2023 to 1,076 births in 2024. The largest increase in births from 2023 to 2024 was for mothers aged 35 to 39 years, with the number of babies born to this cohort increasing by 2.7 per cent. The largest decrease was seen in those aged under 20 years, declining by 4.6 per cent. The growth in the number of women having children later in life appears to be driven by foreign-born mothers, the figures show. For babies born to mothers aged 40 to 44 and 45 and over, non-UK-born mothers make up 44.2 per cent and 55.5 per cent of these births respectively.
