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(334) 664-0463Hyperlipidemia, more commonly known as high cholesterol, is a condition in which there are high levels of fat particles (lipids) in the blood. There are several types of lipids – triglycerides, LDL, and HDL. Triglycerides are a cholesterol that gets stored as fat in the body.  LDL or low-density lipoproteins are known as “bad cholesterol” and can build up along blood vessel walls. HDL or high-density lipoproteins are known as “good cholesterol” because they carry bad cholesterol to the liver where it can be broken down. Triglycerides and LDL cholesterol can obstruct blood flow by building up on blood vessel walls – this creates a risk of heart attack and stroke.
Symptoms: Hyperlipidemia doesn’t cause any symptoms. The condition is diagnosed by routine blood tests, recommended every five years for adults.
Treatments: Hyperlipidemia treatment can include one or a combination of the following: medication, a healthy diet, and exercise.
Physical activity is important – it has multiple health benefits in addition to improving cholesterol levels. There are multiple types of exercise that can improve health – aerobic exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, aerobics, tennis, dancing, biking, etc and muscle strengthening exercises like weight training and resistance training. We recommend 2.5 hours of exercise per week – that’s just 20 minutes per day!