There
are many steps that will take you to a state of optimum health. A complete
medical checkup once a year can provide accurate information about the state of
your body to your physician. Make sure this becomes an annual habit. Listen to
your body. If you are tried, rest. If you are hungry, eat. If you are lonely,
communicate, ask for a hug. If you are
angry, deal with your anger constructively, resolve it.
So
far, both doctors and their patients have focused on reducing LDL cholesterol
as a key part of their treatment regimen. However, new research at Baylor
College of Medicine shows that having too little HDL cholesterol may be more
damaging and may even be more predictive of heart disease than LDL.
Aerobic
exercise and strength training can increase your HDL if done correctly,
regularly. Maintain optimal body weight: Obesity can increase LDL cholesterol
levels while reduce HDL. Losing weight can help increase HDL. Eat more
monounsaturated fats: Increase intake of fats such as olive oil, homemade
peanut butter, avocados.
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