Cholesterol

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It’s not inherently “bad.” In fact, your body needs it to build cells. But too much cholesterol can pose a problem.
Learn more about cholesterol
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About Cholesterol
What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean
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Understand your test results
Cholesterol Illustration Library
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See cholesterol illustrations
What is Cholesterol?
Watch the video about cholesterol

Prevention
How to Get Your Cholesterol Tested
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Read about this easy but important test
Cooking to Lower Cholesterol
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Find simple cooking tips
Move More, Sit Less
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Learn the AHA recommendations

Management
Cholesterol Medications
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Learn about statins and other medications
My Cholesterol Guide
My Cholesterol Guide
View the guide
How to Manage High Cholesterol
Watch the video to manage high cholesterol

My Health Care Team
Understanding Risk
Risk questions downloadable
Find questions to help start the conversation
Medication Questions
Cholesterol medications downloadable
Discuss these questions at your next appointment
Treatment Plan
Treatment questions downloadable
Download a helpful checklist