Tip - How Does Exercise Clear Plaque Out of Arteries? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that your body makes and uses for important functions. You also get cholesterol from the foods you eat. Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause the buildup of plaque in your arteries, a condition called hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis. Plaque buildup can narrow your arteries and block the flow of...