Did you know that when your cholesterol is high, it may increase your risk of heart diseases and heart attacks? Prescribed medication can help improve your cholesterol, but your lifestyle choices can also affect your condition.
As we have been a provider of family care services in Alabama for years, we’ve helped many individuals with health conditions manage their cholesterol to ensure they live an optimal quality of life. You can, too, by making these smart lifestyle choices:
- Avoid Consuming Trans Fats
Trans fats contribute to the bad cholesterol in your body, which can increase your risk of developing a heart condition and stroke. A lot of food products have trans fats, so we encourage you to always read the label before purchasing ingredients or foods. - Maintain a Healthy Weight
Your weight also plays a big role in your cholesterol. Exercising and eating healthy foods influences the way your body absorbs and produces cholesterol. Study shows that maintaining a healthy weight increases the absorption of cholesterol and decreased the creation of new cholesterol in the body. - Don’t Smoke or Stop Smoking.
Smoking can also change the way your body handles cholesterol. When you quit smoking, your body improves its HDL (good cholesterol) cholesterol level. It also reduces your risk of heart disease in the future.
Do you have a loved one that may need help in managing their cholesterol?
Friends 2 Family Care Services LLC provides non-medical home care in Birmingham, Alabama, to seniors and individuals with chronic disease.
Our services include meal preparation, personal care, companion care, housekeeping, and more.
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