In the authors' words
“Physical activity was significantly associated with favorable lipoprotein and lipid levels, regardless of HT use.”
What was measured
- Cholesterol and lipids Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Cross-sectional study
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal
- How many
- 485
- Exercise
- General physical activity, Exercise with hormone therapy
- Cited
- 8 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 17023874
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