EXERCISE DOES SO MUCH FOR US—BUT IT WON’T HELP US LOSE WEIGHT Many studies have shown that regular physical activity has a wide-range of positive health effects, such as a lower risk of cancer and stroke, better cardiovascular health, stronger muscles, and slowing of bone density loss associated with age. Exercise has also been linked to better brain health and emotional well being. Plus regular physical activity should help you live longer. However, exercise by itself won’t help you lose weight. I normally engage in physical activities—running, biking or swimming and a limited amount of strength work—7 or more hours...