Cholesterol Fear on People who Optimistic and Wise

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As we know, the best way to lower cholesterol is with diet and exercise. But that alone is not enough. According to the research, an optimistic attitude can make people easier to control cholesterol levels.

In research conducted by scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and found that adults were always optimistic and positive view, have healthy levels of good cholesterol in his blood. Good cholesterol this is one of the determinants of cardiovascular health.

Previous studies have been conducted which shows that optimism can reduce the risk of heart attack. So the researchers decided to see whether there is an independent relationship between optimistic or pessimistic view with cholesterol, which is known to play an important role in the risk of heart attack.

"The study of this further adds to the evidence that psychological, someone closely associated with his physical health. Thoughts were always optimistic and far of pessimism have some real benefits for health, including promoting healthy kolesetrol," said Julia Boehm, author of the study.

The research team analyzed data that obtained through telephone interviews and laboratory tests on 990 people aged 40 to 70 years in the United States. Through results of interviews, researchers can measure the level of optimism of the participants were graded on a scale between 6 to 30 have been agreed in advance.

The results show people with a value of high optimism also have a higher level of HDL, a form from cholesterol that is believed to protect a person against heart disease. Participants also have lower levels of triglycerides, namely the fat molecules involved in hardening of the arteries.

The study no found existence of association between optimism with levels of total cholesterol or bad cholesterol (LDL). For each increase of 5 points on a scale of optimism, HDL in the blood increased as big as 1 milligram per deciliter.

"Increasing HDL because of optimism it, can lower 3 percent risk of heart disease. As a comparison, regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease as big as 6 percent," the researchers said. But the optimism effects towards cholesterol will be weakened if your lifestyle is not healthy, such as smoking, irregular eating patterns, or consume alcohol.

The risk of heart attacks and strokes are more common for people who are depressed, namely people who have been lost outlook of her optimistic, towards life so that just fulfilled by pessimistic views.

This research results are then reported in the American Journal of Cardiology online on February 25, 2013 last.

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