How HDL Cholesterol May Help Explain Why Exercise Supports Mental Health
Mind Body Green | 07.05.2026 16:23
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.