Cholesterol levels should be lowered through light physical activity for 3-4 hours a day.
Posted on 24.12.2023 at 10:00 Views 9 Posted on 24.12.2023 at 10:00 Modified 24.12.2023 09:06 Views 9
Research has shown that if during adolescence you are worried about playing games or watching videos and do not get enough physical activity, the risk of stroke and heart attack increases significantly after the age of 40. [사진=클립아트코리아]“Couch Potato,” which means sitting in a chair at home and watching videos or playing games all day, is not a term that only applies to adults. The number of children’s couch potatoes is also increasing. However, research has shown that couch potato children are more likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack later in life.
A study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that physically inactive children have higher cholesterol levels in early adulthood, and later, around age 45, high cholesterol levels can lead to cardiovascular disease, with consequent risk of premature death. was found to be high.
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland followed 11-year-old British adolescents for up to 13 years using activity tracker data and repeated cholesterol measurements. Researchers analyzed the relationship between the amount of time adolescents spend sedentary and high cholesterol levels.
The study found that the amount of time spent sitting increased from about 6 hours a day in childhood to 9 hours a day in adolescence. Furthermore, it has been found that approximately 70% of the increase in total cholesterol levels is due to increased time spent sitting.
Light physical activity decreased from 6 hours per day in childhood to 3 hours per day in adolescence, but cumulative physical activity reduced total cholesterol.
Moderate to vigorous physical activity, averaging about 50 minutes per day from childhood through young adulthood, has been shown to reduce total cholesterol. However, as body fat increased, the effect on total cholesterol was significantly reduced during light, moderate, or vigorous physical activity.
“Our study shows that increased time spent sitting during childhood increases cholesterol levels by a total of two-thirds before age 25. This means that childhood sedentary behavior reduces cholesterol levels by mid-45 years”. suggests that it may be an important risk factor for an increased risk of premature heart attack or stroke,” he said.
The researchers also said: “Light-intensity physical activity initiated in childhood is five to eight times more effective than moderate or vigorous physical activity in reversing the negative effects of sedentary lifestyle on elevated cholesterol levels.” hours a day is five to eight times more effective in reversing the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on high cholesterol levels.” “Being physically active is an effective way to lower high cholesterol levels and prevent heart health problems in later life,” she advised.
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