Why is your HDL higher than your LDL?

I'm 20, female, I weigh 103 lbs. I had a blood test done last month and my cholesterol levels were high: Total cholesterol: 5.2 mmol/L (normal range 3.5 - 5.0) I was surprised because I'm a runner.. I go for 4 mile jog every morning.. I also swim or...

had a test for cholesterol level last year, and one this week. The results were the same cholesterol level, except the ratio of HDL to LDL has increased. I believe HDL lowers level of LDL cholesterol, so is this a healthy sign and why shouldn't the overall...

My doctor tested my cholesterol in january, I am 55, dont smoke or drink, my TC was 276 now its 156, (down 56%) my triglyceride was 138 now its 161 (though i put that down to 25 grams of protein whey with cereals for breakfast), (+ 16%) HDL was 52 now...

This is a follow-up question to What is the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol?.

I've read a lot lately about good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol. I recently went to my doctor and had my blood tested. My total cholesterol is 119, 32 HDL, and 87 LDL. He noted that my total cholesterol level was great, my LDL level was good, but my...

My Total Cholesterol = 137 Triglycerides = 132 LDL = 78 HDL = 33 Cholesterol/HDL ratio = 4.15 HDL/LDL ratio = 0.423 My doctor says that my LDL and total cholesterol numbers are great but is concerned about HDL levels being below 40. Should I be concerned...

I just got my cholesterol checked. at 1st i was freaked out because the total level was 242. than the doctol said that my HDL was 101 which was awesome and anything over 60 was good. My LDL however was 134 and the goal is to be under 130, so he said...

Which is the biggest indicator of problems or risk? * The Total Cholesterol number or, * The ratio of LDL/HDL How is the Total Cholesterol number calculated? (No matter what numbers I add up on a lab report, I cannot duplicate the number) What may...