According to a new study, just 30 minutes of moderate exercise can significantly improve cholesterol levels and decrease cardiovascular risk in menopausal women.
The research of over 8,700 middle-aged men and women provides race- and gender- specific data on the cholesterol effects of physical activity, with the interesting result that women, particularly African-American women, experience greater benefits as a result of exercise than men.
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However, statistically significant decreases in the "bad" LDL cholesterol were only observed in women, with particularly strong effects in menopausal women and African-American women.
In addition, total cholesterol levels were only significantly decreased in African-American women.
The authors believe that these novel differences may arise from hormonal differences between the sexes, especially considering the extra effects seen post-menopause.
While the racial differences observed may stem from genetic variations that require further exploration.
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