Canadian researchers have uncovered a curious pattern: men born in the summer months may be more prone to depression than those born in other seasons.
The finding, based on surveys of hundreds of men, has sparked intrigue, though the exact reasons remain unclear. Scientists point to potential factors like intense sunlight and high temperatures during critical stages of prenatal development as possible culprits.
The study, while preliminary, highlights a unique correlation that doesn't seem to affect women. No such seasonal link was observed in female participants, leaving researchers puzzled about why men appear uniquely vulnerable.
Could it be the scorching summer heat impacting fetal brain development?
Or perhaps fluctuations in maternal vitamin D levels from sun exposure?
For now, the answers are elusive, but the data suggests something specific about summer births influences mental health outcomes in men.
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This discovery adds to the growing body of evidence that environmental factors during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects. While the researchers continue to dig deeper, one thing is clear: the season of your birth might matter more than you think — at least if you're a guy. So, summer-born men, maybe keep an extra eye on your mental health. And to that, some might sigh, "Why us, man?"
