"How exercise can help High Cholesterol levels?"

                                                                 Cholesterol is synthesized in our                                                                  body and if left untreated it could                                                                 lead to various cardiovascular                                                                 diseases. High cholesterol levels in                                                                  the blood could affect the heart,                                                                  kidneys, brain and other parts of                                                                 the body. It is very necessary to do                                                                 workouts for at least 30 minutes a                                                                 day. Exercises like swimming,                                                                 jogging, bicycling etc could help                                                                 increase in the good cholesterol                                                                 levels and improve the blood flow                                                                 throughout the body. Losing flab is                                                                 very necessary for a person with                                                                 high cholesterol levels. Being                                                                 obese increases the bad cholesterol levels in the blood. At least 4 days of exercise is necessary to maintain a good cholesterol level. Lowering bad cholesterol is very necessary for a healthy body.

Exercises like Tai Chi and Yoga have proved to be beneficial in promoting good cholesterol in the body. Deep breathing and stretching exercises helps the blood flow to all parts of the body. Meditation helps in preventing hardening of the arteries. If proper food and exercise is maintained then the cholesterol levels could come down drastically.

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