How HDL Cholesterol May Help Explain Why Exercise Supports Mental Health

How HDL Cholesterol May Help Explain Why Exercise Supports Mental Health

Regular physical activity is consistently linked to lower rates of depression, and most of us have felt the mood lift that comes after a good workout. But the mechanisms behind this relationship are still being untangled. A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that HDL cholesterol (often called “good” cholesterol) may help explain part of the connection.