Exercise in Futility
What if physical activity doesn't help people lose weight? New research suggests working out might slow metabolism down.
About the Author
Olga Khazan is a staff writer at The Atlantic. She is the author of Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change. She has also written for The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and other publications. She writes a Substack on personality change.