Life's Essential 8™ - Tools & Resources
"Knowledge without action is useless"
This page provides practical tools, interactive calculators, downloadable resources, and implementation guides to help you put Life's Essential 8™ into practice in your daily life or clinical practice.
All resources are evidence-based, free to use, and available in both Spanish and English to maximize accessibility.
Interactive Calculators
1. Life's Essential 8™ Score Calculator
Calculate your cardiovascular health score across 8 metrics
Answer questions about your health behaviors and clinical metrics to receive your personalized LE8™ score (0-100 points).
- ✅ Comprehensive assessment of all 8 metrics
- ✅ Instant score calculation with interpretation
- ✅ Personalized recommendations for improvement
- ✅ Printable/shareable results for your doctor
- ✅ Progress tracking over time
Note: This calculator is an educational tool. It does not replace professional medical evaluation. Consult with your physician for personalized interpretation and management.
2. ASCVD Risk Calculator
Estimate your 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke
Based on ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations - estimates cardiovascular disease risk for adults ages 40-79 without known CVD.
Input required: Age, sex, race, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes status, smoking status
Output: 10-year ASCVD risk percentage with treatment recommendations based on current guidelines
3. BMI Calculator (Adults & Children)
Calculate and interpret your Body Mass Index
Adult BMI
Standard BMI calculation with weight category interpretation
Pediatric BMI
Age and sex-specific BMI percentiles for children/adolescents ages 2-18
4. Quick Assessment Tools
🥗 Mediterranean Diet Score
14-point questionnaire to assess adherence to Mediterranean dietary pattern
💤 Sleep Quality Assessment
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) - evaluate your sleep health
🚬 Tobacco Dependence
Fagerström Test - assess nicotine dependence level
🏃 Physical Activity Readiness
PAR-Q+ screening before starting exercise program
Downloadable Resources
Patient & Public Resources
📋 General Guides
- Life's Essential 8™ Quick Guide (2 pages) - 350 KB
- Personal Action Plan Worksheet - 280 KB
- Daily Tracking Log - PDF + Excel - 450 KB
- Patient Success Stories - 620 KB
🥗 Nutrition
- 7-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan - Recipes, grocery list, nutrition facts - 1.2 MB
- DASH Diet Complete Guide - 890 KB
- 50 Heart-Healthy Recipes - Full cookbook with photos - 5.2 MB
- Smart Grocery Shopping Guide - 420 KB
- How to Read Nutrition Labels - 310 KB
🏃 Physical Activity
- 12-Week Progressive Exercise Program - Beginner to advanced - 2.5 MB
- Walking for Heart Health Guide - 680 KB
- Home Strength Training (no equipment needed) - 1.1 MB
- Stretching & Flexibility Exercises - 720 KB
🚭 Tobacco Cessation
- Step-by-Step Quit Smoking Plan - 520 KB
- Managing Cravings & Withdrawal - 380 KB
- Quit Resources & Support Lines - 290 KB
💤 Sleep
- Sleep Hygiene Best Practices - 280 KB
- Sleep Diary (2-week tracking) - 220 KB
👨👩👧👦 Family & Children
- Life's Essential 8™ for Families - Activities, games, tips - 1.8 MB
- Cardiovascular Health in Children - Parent guide - 980 KB
- Healthy Kids Cookbook - 30 kid-friendly recipes - 2.3 MB
👩 Women's Health
- Women's Cardiovascular Health Guide - Life stage approach - 750 KB
- Heart Health During & After Pregnancy - 520 KB
- Menopause & Heart Health - 480 KB
Healthcare Professional Resources
📚 Clinical Guides
- Life's Essential 8™ Clinical Implementation Manual - 120 pages - 3.8 MB
- Clinical Management Algorithms - Flow charts for each metric - 1.5 MB
- Preventive Cardiology Guidelines Summary - 980 KB
📋 Clinical Forms
- Risk Assessment & Treatment Plan Templates - PDF + Word - 650 KB
- Counseling Scripts & Motivational Interviewing Guides - 720 KB
🎓 Education Materials
- Educational PowerPoint Presentation - 80 slides, ready to use - PPTX - 12 MB
- Evidence Review - Key Studies & Guidelines - 2.2 MB
- Patient Handout Library - 30 handouts on various topics - 3.5 MB
🏫 Implementation Programs
- School-Based LE8™ Implementation Guide - Complete curriculum - 4.5 MB
- Corporate Wellness Program Guide - 1.9 MB
- Community Program Toolkit - 2.7 MB
📱 Marketing Materials
- Social Media Content Kit - Infographics, posts, images - ZIP - 25 MB
- Printable Posters & Flyers - 3.2 MB
Note for Professionals: Additional resources available exclusively for registered healthcare professionals. Register here for full access to clinical library, webinars, and CME courses.
Mobile App & Technology
EPA Bienestar LE8™ Mobile App
Track Your Heart Health on the Go
- ✅ Daily tracking: diet, activity, weight, BP, glucose
- ✅ Real-time LE8™ score with interactive charts
- ✅ Smart reminders: medications, measurements, exercise
- ✅ Wearable integration: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura
- ✅ Recipe library: 500+ heart-healthy recipes
- ✅ Personalized exercise plans
- ✅ Share data with your healthcare team
- ✅ Community challenges & support groups
FHIR Integration for Healthcare Systems
For healthcare professionals and institutions, we offer complete EHR integration via FHIR R4 standards:
- 🔗 Automatic synchronization: patient measurements → EHR real-time
- 🔗 Documented APIs: integration with OpenEMR, Medplum, Epic, Cerner
- 🔗 SMART on FHIR: contextual apps within clinical workflow
- 🔗 Population reports: aggregated LE8™ metrics dashboards
Educational Videos
Access our complete library of 50+ educational videos on YouTube
- 🎬 Introduction to Life's Essential 8™ (5:30)
- 🎬 How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet (8:15)
- 🎬 Beginner Exercise Routine (12:00)
- 🎬 Proper Home Blood Pressure Measurement (6:45)
- 🎬 Strategies to Quit Smoking (10:20)
- 🎬 Patient Success Stories
- 🎬 And many more...
Support & Community
Get Help
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📞 Phone
Toll-free consultation line
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Upcoming Events
🎓 Free Webinar: Introduction to Life's Essential 8™
Date: January 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Argentina time)
Introductory session for patients and families. Includes live Q&A.
Ready to Improve Your Cardiovascular Health?
Take the first step today. Calculate your Life's Essential 8™ score and discover your cardiovascular risk.