How my dog helps motivate me to manage my high cholesterol

This post is sponsored by Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Personal opinions and thoughts are my own. As a wellness author and speaker, people often ask me questions about cholesterol and heart disease.  In partnership with Take Cholesterol to Heart, I’m answering some of the most common questions. Want to learn more? Be sure to visit Take Cholesterol to Heart for more information on managing your cholesterol levels. Q: I know that exercise is an important piece of a cholesterol management plan, but I find it hard to get motivated. Do you have any advice? A: Yes! As the video below shows, partnering with an enthusiastic exerciser is a great way to help stay motivated in order to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and keep your risk factors for heart disease at bay. Ask yourself who in your life enjoys exercise. Maybe it is your spouse, a friend… or your dog. Letting them help get you up and moving can make a big difference in your health. For me, once I get started, I can take that daily walk. It helps to have someone making “puppy dog eyes” at me! Q:  How does exercise help lower my cholesterol levels? A: Exercise can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and can lower your cholesterol by raising your high-density lipoprotein – aka HDL or “good” – cholesterol and making your low-density lipoprotein – aka LDL or “bad” – cholesterol less likely to form plaque in your blood vessels. I’m not an eager exerciser, and it takes some serious...
Source: Embrace Your Heart Wellness Initiative - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Exercise Tips Heart Disease Risk Factors Heart Health cholesterol Take Cholesterol To Heart Source Type: blogs