Stopping those creeping cholesterol numbers would be grand -- especially if you could do it drug-free.
One option: Live a yoga lifestyle. It could drop LDL levels as much as 26 percent in a year, according to a study. So what's a yoga lifestyle? Well, it's more than simply posing and stretching. Here are all the steps involved.
More Than a PoserPeople who live a yoga-based lifestyle don't just stretch and pose for a set amount of time each day. They take a holistic approach to health by also eating right, getting enough restorative sleep, and generally trying to maintain a positive attitude.
(See how close your diet is to the ideal with this questionnaire.) Benefits AboundTurns out that's a powerful combo. In one study, doing all those things together for a year not only slashed people's cholesterol levels but also had an impact on
heart disease. Heart disease lesions appeared less severe in nearly half of the people who had shown signs of the disease at the beginning of the study. Are your cholesterol levels making your arteries old before their time?
Take this online assessment to find out. Get StartedGive your daily life a little yoga love.
Here's a three-step yoga stretch you can do at your desk.
RealAge Benefit: A physical activity program that builds stamina, strength, and flexibility can make your RealAge as much as 8.1 years younger.
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