cholesterol readings

[sherry0617]

I am a 48 year old white female, weight 130 lbs, height 5' 4", I jog 20-25 miles/week. I recently had bloodwork done and found out my total cholesterol is 260. I was then told that with an HDL of 122,
LDL of 127 and TRIG of 78 my risk factor for heart disease is very low at 2.2

I have been reading that total cholesterol over 200 is considered high. Should I be working to lower my total cholesterol, or, because of my ratios are the current levels healthy? I do have a history of heart disease on both maternal and paternal sides of my family. Thank you for any information you can offer.

[Sweetwaterguy]

    We know that heart disease in premenopausal women is somewhat uncommon.  But as women age, their risk becomes equal to men.   I agree with jim62 on both counts.   It is an excellent question for your doctor.  
   I have promoted "aggressive prevention" many times on this forum.  Arthur Agatston's book, "The South Beach Heart Program" comes to mind.  There is much good information about being aggressive in taking care of your health.  It sounds like this does fit your lifestyle.  

[jim62]

I would think that 260 is waaay too high.

What do your doctor think ??