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How Does Aerobic Exercise Affect Triglyceride And Lipoprotein?
Risk Factors
Unhealthy cholesterol levels (low HDL, high LDL, and high triglycerides) increase the risk for heart disease and heart attack. Some risk factors for cholesterol can be controlled (diet, exercise, weight) while others cannot (age, gender, and family history).
Age and Gender
From puberty on, men tend to have lower HDL (good cholesterol) levels than women. One reason is that the female sex hormone estrogen is associated with higher HDL levels. Because of this, premenopausal women...
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How do High Triglyceride Levels Affect Health?
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Lipoprotein(a) – Influenced by Genetics and Linked to Heart Disease
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How to Detect Lipoprotein(a) and Prevent Heart Disease
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Exercise and Inflammation
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Aerobics no Stretch for Older Adults
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Just three months of aerobic activity could reap huge benefits for older adults with Type 2 diabetes by improving the... Read more »
Aerobic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aerobic means oxygen is needed to survive, grow, or function properly. For example, bacteria that require oxygen to grow are called aerobic... Read more »
Exercise and children, fitness plan: MyDietExercise
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesChildren and exerciseInformationChildren should have many chances to run, bike, and play sports during the day. Experts recommend... Read more »
Triglyceride level
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The triglyceride level is a laboratory test to measure the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat.Your body makes... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase your chance of... Read more »
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