Which is good cholesterol HDL or LDL and what are the key differences to know when understanding your cholesterol levels and heart health.

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. Most of the time, you want your cholesterol to be low—ideally less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). But as you likely know ...

Cholesterol. Just hearing the word might make you picture clogged arteries, stern lectures from your doctor, or that salad you reluctantly ordered instead of fries. But cholesterol isn’t the villain ...