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How will exercise help me lower cholesterol?
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Raises: Your good cholesterol (hdl) and may lower your bad (ldl) and total cholesterol so can be helpful to control this issue and reduce your risk of heart disease/ reduces risk of recurrence if you already have it
Answered 12/11/2017
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Lifestyle changes: Simple Changes to Your Lifestyle Can Make a Big Difference To your cholesterol level. In the Waikato we provide free healthy eating and exercise advice through our Green Prescription Programme. This includes help with wellness goals, managing health conditions or weight loss guidance. Contact a friendly coordinator today by phoning 07 8585388 or emailing greenprescription@sportwaikato.org.nz
Answered 9/18/2018
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Good/Bad Cholesterol: The thing that is considered more important than your total cholesterol level is the ratio of 'good' vs 'bad' cholesterol. The good cholesterol (HDL) goes around mopping up fats from your body. The level of HDL in your blood stream increases after aerobic exercise.
Answered 12/16/2017
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