Cholesterol Communications Kit

On This Page

Connect with Us
Social Media Messages
Shareable Graphics
Quiz
Additional Resources

The social media messages and graphics below can help your audiences understand what cholesterol is and why managing cholesterol is important for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Help DHDSP spread awareness by sharing these resources on your social media pages.

Connect with Us

DHDSP and Million Hearts^® Twitter
Follow @CDCHeart_Stroke and @MillionHeartsUS on Twitter to share our cholesterol posts directly on your pages.
Million Hearts^® Facebook
Share cholesterol posts and resources directly from Million Hearts^®.
Million Hearts^® LinkedIn Showcase Page
Connect with other health care professionals and share the latest in cholesterol tools from Million Hearts^®.
Million Hearts^® e-Updateexternal icon
Sign up for this bimonthly newsletter to stay up to date on all the latest Million Hearts^® news and activities.

Social Media Messages

Find messages about cholesterol management to share with your Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter followers.

Cholesterol: What is it, and why is it important? Learn why managing cholesterol is important for the heart and brain. http://bit.ly/2loCY9mexternal icon
High cholesterol typically has no signs or symptoms but can lead to heart attack and stroke. That’s why it’s important to have your cholesterol checked by your health care team. All it takes is a simple blood test. Learn more from CDC [tag]. http://bit.ly/2AtTuvx
There are two types of blood cholesterol: LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”). When the body has too much LDL cholesterol or not enough HDL cholesterol, it can cause buildup called “plaque” on the walls of blood vessels. http://bit.ly/2kxTyCA
Several factors that are beyond your control, such as age, gender, or family history, can increase your risk for high cholesterol. The good news is that you CAN control many other risk factors through healthy lifestyle choices. Here’s how. http://bit.ly/2wjRLUm
Healthy lifestyle choices can help keep your cholesterol in a healthy range. Start by exercising regularly, avoiding foods high in saturated fat, and taking medicines as directed. Learn more. http://bit.ly/2wjRLUm
If you take cholesterol-lowering medications, it’s important to take them as directed and to have cholesterol levels monitored regularly. Talk to your doctor to find a management plan that works best for you. http://bit.ly/2IzTQ89
Curious about cholesterol? Put your cholesterol knowledge to the test with this quiz! http://bit.ly/2fLgo62

#Cholesterol: What is it, and why is it important? Learn why managing cholesterol is important for the #heart and #brain. http://bit.ly/2loCY9m @CDCHeart_Stroke
High blood #cholesterol typically has no signs or symptoms so it is important to talk to your doctor about getting your cholesterol checked. http://bit.ly/2AtTuvx @CDCHeart_Stroke
Do you know the difference between LDL and HDL #cholesterol? @CDCHeart_Stroke explains. http://bit.ly/2kxTyCA
Nearly 1 in 3 American adults has high #cholesterol. You can make healthy lifestyle choices every day to lower your risk. Here’s how you can get started: http://bit.ly/2wjRLUm @CDCHeart_Stroke
Healthy lifestyle choices can help keep your #cholesterol in a healthy range. Exercise regularly, avoid foods high in saturated fat and, if you have high cholesterol, take medicines as directed. Learn more at @CDCHeart_Stroke. http://bit.ly/2wjRLUm
If you take #cholesterol-lowering medications, it’s important to stick to the ‘script. Talk to your doctor to find a management plan that works best for you. http://bit.ly/2IzTQ89 @CDCHeart_Stroke
Curious about #cholesterol? Put your cholesterol knowledge to the test with this @CDCHeart_Stroke quiz! http://bit.ly/2fLgo62

Drawing of cholesterol buildup in arteries.

September is National Cholesterol Education Month! Help your audiences understand the importance of cholesterol management.

Shareable Graphics

Cholesterol Monster

The “cholesterol monster” illustrations below are intended to highlight the nature of high cholesterol in a playful way that can encourage your audience to learn about cholesterol without feeling intimidated by complex imagery. Download these cholesterol graphics to share on your social media pages.

The animation below shows how plaque can build up on the walls of blood vessels when the body has too much LDL cholesterol. You can download the animation for sharing.

Red blood cells, white blood cells, and low-density lipoprotein (or blood cholesterol) flowing through an artery. Arterial plaque from high blood cholesterol builds up slowly, causing the artery wall to narrow. The image reads: Is

Animation Description

Is “bad” cholesterol building up in your arteries? Find out with a simple blood test. Talk to a health care professional about cholesterol screening.

Take a Moment to Talk About Cholesterol

Join DHDSP by starting important conversations about your heart health. Talk with your loved ones and health care team about how you can prevent and manage high blood cholesterol. Download these graphics to share on your social media pages.

Take a moment to learn about cholesterol. Learn the basics.

Take a moment to learn about cholesterol. Have an honest conversation with yourself.

Take a moment to talk about cholesterol. Heart health is a family matter.

Take a moment to talk about cholesterol. Cholesterol management is a team effort.

Quiz

Cholesterol: Fact or Fiction?external icon
Share this quiz to test your audiences’ cholesterol smarts and encourage them to learn more about cholesterol management.

Additional Resources

How Do Statins Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes?external icon
This short animated video can help people understand how statins prevent heart attacks and strokes by lowering your cholesterol levels. This video is also available in Spanish.external icon
Million Hearts^® Cholesterol Management pageexternal icon
This page provides updated cholesterol guidelines and links to treatment protocols and decision aids that can assist clinical teams and their patients in making informed health decisions.
How and When to Have Your Cholesterol Checked
This CDC Features article provides an introduction to cholesterol screening.
Cholesterol Patient Education Handouts
These fact sheets and handouts can help patients better understand how high cholesterol affects their health and risk for heart disease and stroke.
Cholesterol Conversation Starters pdf icon[PDF – 516 KB]
Use these conversation starters to talk with your family and health care team about high cholesterol and heart health.

Page last reviewed: October 8, 2020

Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention