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September 7, 2025
đź«€Cholesterol & Your Heart: What You Need to Know
Why Cholesterol Matters
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. While your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells, too much “bad” cholesterol (LDL) can build up in your blood vessels, increasing the risk for heart attack and stroke. Managing cholesterol is one of the most effective ways to protect your heart.
The Heart-Cholesterol Connection
- High cholesterol has no symptoms. Many people don’t know they have it until a serious event, like a heart attack, occurs.
- High LDL cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup, narrowing the arteries and reducing blood flow.
- Lowering cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 37% (Ference et al., 2017).
What’s a Healthy Range?
| Cholesterol Type | Ideal Range |
| Total Cholesterol | Less than 200 mg/dL |
| LDL (“Bad”) | Less than 100 mg/dL |
| HDL (“Good”) | 50 mg/dL or higher (women); 40 mg/dL or higher (men) |
| Triglycerides | Less than 150 mg/dL |
How Adoration Home Health Can Help
As part of your home health care team, we offer:
âś… Medication Management
To ensure cholesterol-lowering medications are taken as prescribed, avoiding interactions and side effects.
âś… Heart-Healthy Education
We teach patients and caregivers how to make simple changes in diet, activity, and lifestyle that support cholesterol control.
âś… Monitoring & Early Intervention
Our skilled nurses and therapists regularly monitor vital signs, physical condition, and lab coordination to alert your physician early to any concerns.
âś… Nutrition Counseling & Exercise Planning
With your physician’s guidance, we help introduce heart-friendly meals and gradual physical activity based on your abilities and goals.
Tips to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
đź’§ Drink more water and avoid sugary drinks
🥦 Eat more fiber (fruits, vegetables, oats, legumes)
🥜 Choose healthy fats (nuts, olive oil, fish)
🚶 Walk 30 minutes a day, five times a week
🚠Quit smoking—your heart will thank you!
You’re Not Alone in Managing Heart Health
Whether you’re recovering from a cardiac event, managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, or simply want to stay on top of your health—Adoration Home Health is here to help.
We work with your physician to bring expert care to your door—compassionate, personalized, and focused on prevention.
đź“ž Want to learn more? Contact us today to see how home health can support your heart health journey.
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References
Ference, B. A., Ginsberg, H. N., Graham, I., Ray, K. K., Packard, C. J., Bruckert, E., … & Catapano, A. L. (2017). Low-density lipoproteins cause atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. European Heart Journal, 38(32), 2459–2472.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Cholesterol facts. https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/facts.htm
American Heart Association. (2023). Understanding cholesterol levels. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/about-cholesterol