Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, as it is needed to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food, according to MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine website. United States medicine.
In addition, Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, explained that high cholesterol can be inherited, although it is usually the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, so it is can prevent and treat.
Other causes of high cholesterol are sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, smoking, obesity, age and diabetes. However, high cholesterol has no symptoms and the only way to detect it is through a blood test.
However, he explained that with high cholesterol it is possible for fatty deposits to form in the blood vessels. Over time these grow and make it more difficult for enough blood to flow through the arteries. Sometimes these deposits can suddenly rupture and form a clot that causes a heart attack or stroke.
For this reason, the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo revealed, in its health section, that aerobic exercises are the most effective for reducing cholesterol levels and during aerobic activity requires a person to repeatedly move the large muscles of the arms, legs, and hips.
“Aerobic exercise increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the “good” cholesterol, and lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol. This can reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries,” explained the non-profit entity.
Thus, to improve health and well-being, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the following levels of physical activity depending on age:
Children and adolescents from 5 to 17 years old
- All children and adolescents should engage in physical activity of moderate or high intensity for a minimum of 60 minutes daily.
- At least three days a week, this should include activities that strengthen muscles and bones.
- Exercising for more than 60 minutes a day provides additional health benefits.
Adults over 18 years
- All adults should get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, or at least 75 minutes a week of high-intensity exercise.
- For additional health benefits, adults should increase exercise time to 300 minutes per week of moderate physical activity or the equivalent.
- To improve and maintain the health of the musculoskeletal system, activities that strengthen the main muscle groups should be carried out two or more days a week.
- Also, older people with mobility problems should exercise three or more days a week to improve balance and prevent falls.
For its part, it is important to note that the organization pointed out that people with an insufficient level of physical activity have a risk of death between 20% and 30% higher compared to people who reach a sufficient level of physical activity.
Likewise, exercise must be accompanied by a good balanced eating plan and good hydration, since the body before being good on the outside needs to be good on the inside.
Similarly, experts recommend drinking at least two liters of watersleep 8 hours and not skip any daily meals.
In any case, the first thing to do is consult a health expert so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person, since The information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice.