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Exercise to Improve Your Cholesterol
As you know exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, research indicates regular exercise can effectively lower cholesterol in conjunction with a healthy diet.
So, why is exercise so beneficial in lowering cholesterol?
- Exercise can help you lose , or maintain weight. Being overweight tends to increase the amount of LDL cholesterol in your blood, so losing weight will be beneficial.
- Exercise is thought to stimulate enzymes that help move LDL from the bloo...
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