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Matt Hasselbeck Launches Campaign for Cholesterol Awareness

2/4/2026

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Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stresses the importance of cholesterol screening after his father's death from cardiac arrest.
Hasselbeck says his mother urged him to get tested, yielding surprising cholesterol results.
Hasselbeck partnered with Family Heart Foundation for the 'Tackle Cholesterol' campaign to raise awareness of high LDL cholesterol and to direct readers to CholesterolConnect.org for resources.
Hasselbeck had an 18-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts.

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Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stresses the importance of cholesterol screening after his father's death from cardiac arrest.
Hasselbeck says his mother urged him to get tested, yielding surprising cholesterol results.
Hasselbeck partnered with Family Heart Foundation for the 'Tackle Cholesterol' campaign to raise awareness of high LDL cholesterol and to direct readers to CholesterolConnect.org for resources.
Hasselbeck had an 18-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts.