What is cholesterol?
Our 2 minute video explains the difference between good and bad cholesterol and the risks of having too much bad cholesterol.
Reducing your high cholesterol
Our BHF medical experts have put together their top tips to help you reduce your cholesterol and stay informed about the latest treatments.
High cholesterol: key facts and tips
High cholesterol: causes and symptoms
High cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease. Find out the symptoms, causes and what to do about it.
Top tips on reducing your cholesterol
Our experts answer your most common questions on cholesterol and share 6 top tips on how to reduce it.
Healthy eating tips and resources
5 cholesterol-lowering foods
A healthy diet is important in tackling high cholesterol. Our Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor lists 5 of the best cholesterol-lowering foods.
Worst foods for high cholesterol
Our Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker explains what foods cause high cholesterol and what healthy swaps you can try instead.
What oils and fats should I eat?
Find out about the different types of fats, including the best ones for you.
Try our cholesterol-friendly recipes
Discover hundreds of heart-healthy recipes with full nutritional analysis to support you with lowering cholesterol.
Treatments for high cholesterol
How do statins work?
Statins are medicines that help lower your cholesterol. Find out how they work, their side effects and potential alternatives.
Your statins questions answered
Are you considering taking statins to reduce your cholesterol? We've answered the top 11 questions about them to help you decide.
Medical alternatives to statins
Statins are not the only medicine for high cholesterol. Learn about 4 alternatives and who is eligible for them under the NHS.
Do natural statins alternatives work?
From oats to omega-3s, many different foods and supplements claim to lower your cholesterol. But do they work as well as statins?
Living with high cholesterol
Can exercise help lower cholesterol?
Regular exercise can help to keep cholesterol levels under control. Dr Louise Bradshaw, a researcher in the field, explains how.
How long does it take to lower cholesterol?
Our Senior Cardiac Nurse explains how quickly you can expect to see results, whether reducing cholesterol with lifestyle changes, medicine, or both.
How I reduced my cholesterol: Puloma’s story
Puloma, 43, was shocked to discover she had high cholesterol. But through small but consistent changes, she was able to reduce her levels.
High cholesterol: how Nigel tackled it
Nigel halved his cholesterol over 2 years. Read his story to find out how small changes to his diet and making some days ‘alcohol-free’ helped.
More information and support
Understand your cholesterol test
Find out where you can get a cholesterol test and what your cholesterol levels mean.
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic condition leading to high cholesterol. Find out about the symptoms, tests and treatment.
Understanding high cholesterol booklet
Download or order our free booklet on high cholesterol. It can help you understand what your diagnosis means and how to lower your cholesterol.
Free email series to lower cholesterol
Created by experts, our 6-week email guide brings you the information and inspiration needed to build cholesterol-lowering habits, step by step.
Join Heart Matters
Heart Matters is your free email newsletter or magazine. Sign up to get tips and recipes tailored to your health goals.
Have any questions?
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