The year was 1970 and the rock group Mungo Jerry came out with a hit song called “In the Summertime”. Among the free-wheeling lyrics - “When the weather's fine, We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea, We're always hap-happy, Life's for livin' yeah, that's our philosophy.”  Mungo Jerry knew all too well the awesomeness of summer!

But wait, there’s more and more important information to know about summer.

If your birthday is in the summertime, consider yourself lucky because scientists say those of us born during the warmest months are more likely to be healthier than those born during other times of year.

British researchers studied almost half a million adults and found that babies born in June, July, and August were heavier at birth and taller as adults.

ABOUT A BOY -- "About Another Boy" Episode 218 -- Pictured: (l-r) Al Madrigal as Andy, Annie Mumolo as Laurie, Minnie Driver as Fiona -- (Photo by: Jordin Althaus/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
ABOUT A BOY -- "About Another Boy" Episode 218 -- Pictured: (l-r) Al Madrigal as Andy, Annie Mumolo as Laurie, Minnie Driver as Fiona -- (Photo by: Jordin Althaus/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
loading...

I’m an August 19th Leo and I’m definitely taller and sadly, heavier than the average human.

The theory is that mothers who get more sun during pregnancy pass on higher quantities of vitamin D to their unborn children making them healthier. The data even shows that girls born during summer started puberty later, which is an indication of better health in adult life.

Meanwhile, children born in autumn and winter were found to be more likely to have food allergies, and those born in autumn were found to be more at risk for asthma.

Scientists say they don't know the mechanisms that cause these seasons of birth patterns so more work is needed before the study results can be translated into actual health benefits. (Daily Mail)

More From News Talk KIT