In today's episode, we find out that exercise plays an important role in health (and weight) management. But instead of the calorie burner, we should think of exercise as a hormone manager.

The importance of exercise is ingrained into our brains and neurology, and for good reasons: studies show the physical activity is health-protective, and we've already identified a wide range of mechanisms explaining why this is the case. 

Gentle regular moderate exercise decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, depression, and some cancers. In fact, the world health organization has identified a lack of physical activity as the fourth leading factor of mortality, being responsible for an estimated 3.2 million deaths globally per year!

With such strong science supporting its role in our lives, physical activity is a clear tenet of the health and wellness lifestyle.