Many people believe that your birth month can play a significant role in your health and well-being.
While there’s no scientific evidence to suggest that birth month affects your health, some studies have found that certain health concerns are more common in people born during certain months.
January: Asthma, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease
People born in January may be at a higher risk of developing asthma, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have found that winter birth months, such as January, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 330 million people worldwide. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, people born in January have a higher risk of developing asthma than those born in other months.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects over 264 million people worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people born in January were more likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s related to changes in season and daylight.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects over 50 million people worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that people born in January had a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those born in other months.
February: ADHD and Asthma
People born in February may be at a higher risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and asthma. Studies have found that winter birth months, such as February, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects over 6 million children in the United States.
A study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found that people born in February had a higher risk of developing ADHD than those born in other months.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 330 million people worldwide. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, people born in February have a higher risk of developing asthma than those born in other months.
March: Asthma and Heart Disease
People born in March may be at a higher risk of developing asthma and heart disease. Studies have found that late winter and early spring birth months, such as March, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 330 million people worldwide. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, people born in March have a higher risk of developing asthma than those born in other months.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that people born in March had a higher risk of developing heart disease than those born in other months.
April: Parkinson’s Disease and Depression
People born in April may be at a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and depression. Studies have found that spring birth months, such as April, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects over 10 million people worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Neurology found that people born in April had a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease than those born in other months.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects over 264 million people worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people born in April were more likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s related to changes in season and daylight.
May: Migraines, Depression, and MS
People born in May may be at a higher risk of developing migraines, depression, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Studies have found that late spring and early summer birth months, such as May, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Migraines are a common neurological condition that affects over 1 billion people worldwide. A study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain found that people born in May had a higher risk of developing migraines than those born in other months.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects over 264 million people worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people born in May were more likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s related to changes in season and daylight.
MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. A study published in the Journal of Neurology found that people born in May had a higher risk of developing MS than those born in other months.
June: Depression and Cancer
People born in June may be at a higher risk of developing depression and cancer. Studies have found that early summer birth months, such as June, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects over 264 million people worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people born in June were more likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s related to changes in season and daylight.
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by abnormal cell growth. According to a study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, people born in June had a higher risk of developing breast cancer than those born in other months.
July: Asthma and ADHD
People born in July may be at a higher risk of developing asthma and ADHD. Studies have found that mid-summer birth months, such as July, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 330 million people worldwide. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, people born in July have a higher risk of developing asthma than those born in other months.
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects over 6 million children in the United States.
A study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found that people born in July had a higher risk of developing ADHD than those born in other months.
August: Asthma and Allergies
People born in August may be at a higher risk of developing asthma and allergies. Studies have found that late summer birth months, such as August, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 330 million people worldwide. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, people born in August have a higher risk of developing asthma than those born in other months.
Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to a substance that’s normally harmless. A study published in the journal Allergy found that people born in August have a higher risk of developing allergies than those born in other months.
September: Asthma and Eczema
People born in September may be at a higher risk of developing asthma and eczema. Studies have found that early autumn birth months, such as September, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 330 million people worldwide. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, people born in September have a higher risk of developing asthma than those born in other months.
Eczema is a skin condition that causes itching, redness, and inflammation. A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that people born in September had a higher risk of developing eczema than those born in other months.
October: ADHD and Obesity
People born in October may be at a higher risk of developing ADHD and obesity. Studies have found that autumn birth months, such as October, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects over 6 million children in the United States.
A study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found that people born in October had a higher risk of developing ADHD than those born in other months.
Obesity is a complex metabolic disorder that affects over 650 million adults worldwide.
According to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity, people born in October have a higher risk of developing obesity than those born in other months.
November: Depression and Heart Disease
People born in November may be at a higher risk of developing depression and heart disease. Studies have found that late autumn birth months, such as November, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects over 264 million people worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people born in November were more likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s related to changes in season and daylight.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that people born in November had a higher risk of developing heart disease than those born in other months.
December: Asthma and Diabetes
People born in December may be at a higher risk of developing asthma and diabetes. Studies have found that winter birth months, such as December, are associated with an increased risk of these conditions.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 330 million people worldwide. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, people born in December have a higher risk of developing asthma than those born in other months.
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects over 400 million adults worldwide.
A study published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications found that people born in December had a higher risk of developing diabetes than those born in other months.