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A recent study reveals that the shift to agriculture led to shorter and less healthy humans compared to their hunter-gatherer ancestors. This transition, occurring around 9000 years ago, marked a significant change in human lifestyle from nomadic to sedentary living. Despite improved food security, the reliance on a limited range of crops resulted in nutritional deficiencies and increased health issues. The study analyzed skeletal remains and found that Neolithic farmers were generally shorter and weaker than Paleolithic hunters. Factors such as reduced dietary diversity, population density, and proximity to domesticated animals contributed to this decline in health. The findings challenge previous beliefs about the benefits of agricultural practices.