Yes. One of the most effective ways to keep total blood
cholesterol levels down, as well as increasing “good” or
HDL cholesterol levels, is to include lots of physical activity
in your life. Exercise can help keep your blood cholesterol
profile, as well as your muscles and heart, in great shape.
Traditionally, the people in the Mediterranean had highly
active lifestyles, probably a contributing factor to their ex
cellent
heart health.
Smoking has also been linked to increased blood cholesterol
levels, so quitting the tobacco habit is an obvious way
to
help control blood cholesterol levels. Also,
obesity tends
to raise blood cholesterol, so achieving and maintaining a
healthy weight is an effective way for many people to keep
blood cholesterol levels in check.
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