Light exercise after a high-fat meal may protect your heart. According to a very small new study from Japan, the best way to polish off a high-fat meal is to exercise, such as by taking a walk, shortly afterward.

Light exercise, especially after meals, may prevent triglyceride levels from becoming elevated.

High triglyceride levels can put individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and other heart-related conditions. Regular exercise is a good way to keep triglycerides from becoming elevated, and the results of this study may help individuals manage their triglyceride levels more effectively by considering the timing.