Each extra pound adds 20 pounds of pressure. Buy sturdy shoes made for your activity and replace them when the soles appear worn. Strengthen your legs. Walking, swimming and riding stationary bicycles are all excellent, low-impact strengthening exercises for the legs. I don't hear very much about cholesterol these days.
Elevated cholesterol continues to be a big problem.
It's a major contributor to heart disease and the number one cause of death in the United States. Despite its well-earned bad reputation, cholesterol does serve some important functions in the body. It helps make cell membranes, some hormones and vitamin D, and it helps transport necessary fats to tissues throughout the body. Your liver manufactures all the cholesterol your body needs for good health. But too much of this waxy substance increases risk for heart disease.