and in all your body's cells. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used to

form cell membranes, some hormones and other needed tissues. But a high level of

cholesterol in the blood - hypercholesterolemia - is a major risk factor for coronary

heart disease, which leads to heart attack.

Cholesterol and other fats can't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to

and from the cells by special carriers called lipoproteins . There are several kinds, but

the ones to be most concerned about are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and

Low-density lipoprotein is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood. If too much LDL

cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries

also condition your heart and lungs.

About one-third to one-fourth of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein

contributes to disease isn't understood. The lesions in artery walls contain substances

uses oxygen to provide energy to large muscles (aerobic exercise) raises your heart

cholesterol. A higher HDL cholesterol is linked with decreased risk of heart disease.

and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. Some experts believe HDL

People with severe hypercholesterolemia may need an even greater reduction. Since

are good substitutes for animal sources of protein.

Exercise can also help control weight, diabetes , and high blood pressure. Exercise that

walking for pleasure, gardening, yard work, housework, dancing and prescribed home

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