She just said it's been oversold, kind of like statins. I mean come on, you look at any news outlet and they're promoting exercise for the ailment du jour. She never said is was bad or totally useless either.

Such skepticism, however timid, warms my heart because the press is so shy about saying anything contrary to popular public opinion on diet and exercise.... and statins.

Yes and it is ironic Gina Kolata is echoing Gary Taubes.