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Regular exercise will help you lose weight, lower the amount of unhealthy LDL cholesterol that you have, as well as increase your levels of good HDL cholesterol. Add at least half an hour of exercise or movement to your daily regimen so you can reap the benefits of healthy exercise.  Go for a walk or a light jog around your neighborhood to get some fresh air. Use cardiovascular exercise such as running, swimming, or cycling to work up a sweat and burn calories.  Add in some weight lifting exercises to build muscle and burn fat. Excessive drinking leads to weight gain and can elevate your blood pressure, both of which will negatively impact your HDL cholesterol. You may also be more inclined to make unhealthy food choices if you drink too much. To avoid negative effects on your cholesterol, always drink in moderation. 1-2 drinks won’t affect your HDL cholesterol levels, but don’t be tempted to indulge in that late-night cheeseburger! Smoking has a whole host of negative health impacts, but it’s particularly harmful to your heart and it reduces the amount of HDL cholesterol that you have. Stop smoking as soon as you can to increase your levels of HDL cholesterol. If you’re around others who smoke, try to avoid breathing in the secondhand smoke.  Quitting smoking will also lead to many other benefits such as healthy lungs, better skin, and improved blood pressure.

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Do 30 minutes of exercise each day to boost your HDL levels. Drink alcohol in moderation to avoid weight gain or high blood pressure. Quit smoking to improve your cardiovascular health.