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Total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides (TG) were collected from a non-fasting blood sample at baseline and month 6. Data were analyzed using lagged mixed-effect modeling and exploratory multivariable change-score regression.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants who engaged in greater MVPA subsequently had more peripheral social ties. The reverse association was not observed, as SN did not predict later MVPA. Increased total network size, diverse ties, or peripheral ties were associated with reduced total cholesterol and LDL, but not HDL or TG, independent of concurrent changes in MVPA. No significant associations were detected between MVPA and lipid biomarkers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions and Relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Engaging in PA can help cultivate new social relationships. 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