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Weak bones? Agriculture may be to blame

Lack of loading rather than lack of nutrition may be the reason

The invention of agriculture may have allowed for many human advances, but strong bones may not be one of them, say researchers at the University of Cambridge. Writing in the journal PNAS, they say that human skeletons have become much lighter and more fragile since the invention of agriculture. Hunter-gatherers from around 7,000 years ago

two women walking along a treed path

It’s time to get moving

Recipe Swap: Three Seed Yogurt Muffins, plus Buckwheat Shepherd's Pie

My friend and I live far apart, and only occasionally see each other, but when we do, she sees more of me than I of her. That’s because there is, um, more of me to see. Once upon a time we were both sticks. Then we learned to cook. She’s been able to burn off