Cholesterol Tools and Resources

Online Tools
Take advantage of our health tracking tools.Learn more about Heart360 and get a full heart health assessment with personalized recommended lifestyle checkpoints to help you reach your healthiest potential.

Heart360
Track all the important information related to your heart in one online tool.

Interactive Cholesterol Guide
Find videos, quizzes, trackers and more with our interactive cholesterol guide. You’ll learn about risk factors, treatment, and measurement of cholesterol, along with helpful tips for daily living. You’ll feel empowered to manage your cholesterol.

My Life Check
Get a full heart health assessment with this tool based on many years of research.

Downloadable Sheets
Discover our easy-to-read information sheets to help you learn more about your cholesterol.

  • Cholesterol Questions To Ask Your Doctor (PDF)
  • What Are High Blood Cholesterol and Triglycerides? (PDF)
  • How Can I Lower High Cholesterol? (PDF)
  • What Is Cholesterol-Lowering Medicine? (PDF)
  • How Can I Monitor My Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Weight? (PDF)
  • Downloadable Medicine Chart (PDF)

Cholesterol Personal Stories
Real patients share their experience and describe how they learned to live healthy and lower cholesterol.

  • Linda Peña

Growing up on the U.S.-Mexico border, Linda Peña never thought twice about the cholesterol-laden fried beef tacos that were a staple in her family. Find out what changed her mind.

  • Ron and Janie's Story
    Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Ron and Janie James made a commitment to their heart health after seeing a photo of themselves hugging at a party. "We looked like sumo wrestlers," Janie said. Read Ron and Janie's story.
  • B. Michael Thorne
    When Mike Thorne was 40, his doctor told him he had the coronary arteries of a 65-year-old. That was 20 years ago. Mike took the warning to heart and his efforts have paid off. Read Mike's story.
  • Jim Zanos
    Jim thought he was healthy until he had a cholesterol screening. Then he knew he had to make some changes. "A lot of people take the 'I don't want to know' approach with their health," Jim said. Read Jim's story.
  • Elaine McCracken
    If Elaine McCracken hadn't been diagnosed with focal myocarditis, she wouldn't have realized that her binge eating and lack of exercise was literally killing her. "I hate to exercise, but if I want to be around to see my kids grow up, I've got to stick with it." Read Elaine's story.

Recipes
Discover how easy it is to avoid excess saturated and trans fat while enjoying mouth-watering dishes.

Cholesterol and Other Educational Brochures
Find links to cholesterol and other American Heart Association brochures.

Healthy Living Resource Guide for All Seniors
Any person of any age can make healthy changes.Our Resource Guide and exercise infographic will help you make smart choices as you and your loved ones look to maintain health and wellness.

For additional information, contact:

April D. Wallace, MHA
Program Initiatives Manager

The Collaboration for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (Supporting the Million Hearts® Initiative)

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, National Center

7272 Greenville Ave. | Dallas, TX 75231

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Mobile: 313.319.3114