On Mon, 7 Sep 1998, S.B. Feldman wrote:

> In a message dated 9/7/98 8:03:25 AM EST, [log in to unmask]
> writes:
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> <<
>  Stress and exercise levels have an effect, but the effect is
>  small, not nearly enough to account for the difference. >>It is clear to many
> that both of these factors play very significant roles in measured levels and
> in general health and well-being.

I don't doubt their significance in terms of general health and
well-being, but I have not found any source that shows that they
play anything but a minor role in cholesterol levels.  There have
been *numerous* studies of aerobic and anaerobic exercise and
their effects on cholesterol.  These effects tend to be quite
modest -- typically less than 10% reduction.  Studies on stress
are even more nebulous, since it is hard to quantify stress or
stress reduction.

Todd Moody
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