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A new study: Improve cholesterol levels in kids – use light physical activity
28.12.2023 01:40
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
A new testing has found that even light physical activity can reverse the risks associated with increased cholesterol levels caused by kids' sedentary time.
The experiment showed that constant sedentary time during childhood can significantly increase cholesterol levels by 2\3 by the mid-twenties.
Let's find out more about how it helps the kids.
Even light exercise is great
High cholesterol in childhood can cause heart problems and premature death.
Interestingly, light physical activities such as walking, doing chores, or slow dancing are much better at promoting heart health and reducing inflammation compared to intense exercise.
In fact, they can be up to five times more effective.
It's important to note that light physical activities offer significant benefits in maintaining a healthy heart, despite being less strenuous.
Engaging in light physical activities regularly can be a simple yet effective way to protect your heart and reduce the risk of health issues associated with high cholesterol.
The scientists recommend that exercise guidelines for children should focus more on light physical activities.
The experiment collected information about how much time participants spent sitting and their activity levels at ages 11, 15, and 24. Cholesterol levels were measured at ages 15, 17, and 24.
The test results highlight that engaging in light physical activities from childhood to early adulthood lowered total cholesterol levels.
However, having more body fat significantly reduced this effect.
Moderate-to-vigorous exercising also had a small impact on reducing cholesterol, but having more body fat made it less effective.
Why it's important
The test results highlight the significance of light exercising in counteracting the negative effects of sedentary time in kids.
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