New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- High cholesterol is not just a random health issue, it is often the result of daily habits. A sedentary lifestyle, processed foods, smoking, and high stress levels are major contributors to high cholesterol. But you can always control it by following a healthy lifestyle, which includes a healthy diet, a daily workout routine, and quitting smoking. Making positive changes to your everyday habits can lower your cholesterol levels and protect your heart health. Not only this, but they can also manage your weight, one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease.

Can physical activity really improve your heart health?

Absolutely. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the biggest culprits behind rising "bad" LDL cholesterol....