Eat Apples. They're a source of soluble fiber, which helps reduce absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream. (Other foods that do this: Oat bran, oatmeal, beans, pears, peas, and barley.) And a small study of healthy, middle-aged adults has found that having one apple a day for four weeks lowered blood levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol (what hardens arteries). Those who took capsules of polyphenols (an antioxidant in apples) had a similar, less significant, effect. More diet tips to help control cholesterol: Focus on produce; choose whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy and olive or canola oils; and eat fish at least twice a week.
Pump your heart. Walk, jog, bike, dance, play basketball or ice skate: Brisk activity increases heart rate, and doing it regularly can help boost "good" HDL by about 5 percent within a few months of starting. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day, five times a week(you can break your daily workout into three 10 minutes sessions.) Plus, new research in The Lancet suggests that if you work out regularly and take statins as part of a cholesterol-lowering plan, you dramatically cut risk of premature death.
Sleep Longer. Research suggests a link between lack of sleep and weight gain (that's important because excess pounds contribute to high cholesterol). The latest: Researchers studied adults who slept four hours vs. nine; short sleep increased hunger stimulating hormones in men and reduced satiety hormones in women. Both could lead to overeating.
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