"Norwegian scientists say people born during periods of solar calm may live longer – as much as five years on average – than those who enter the world when the Sun is feisty. The team, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, based their study on demographic data from church records of some 8,600 individuals from two different mid-Norwegian populations, one poor and one wealthy. This was matched to maps of historical solar cycles. The lifespan of those born in periods of solar maximum – interludes marked by powerful flares and geomagnetic storms – was “5.2 years shorter” on average than those born during a solar minimum, they found." - rønin

Huh. - Jenny H.

One day someone has to do metadata analysis of all the things scientific studies have said shorten or lengthen your life... - Spidra Webster

One interesting hypothesis to test would be to see if reading studies about human lifespan decreases your lifespan. - Technodad