Could the eye be a sign of cholesterol salvation?

High cholesterol is a silent threat to heart health, often showing no clear symptoms, but it can lead to serious heart disease or stroke if not detected and treated in time. Experts say some groups are more susceptible, such as men and those over 50. Unhealthy lifestyle habits are major causes, including high-fat diets, weight gain, smoking, and alcohol consumption. It can also be hereditary, as in familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition where the liver can't process cholesterol properly, raising blood levels. Symptoms may include small yellowish deposits near the inner corner of the eye (xanthelasma), or a pale white ring around the iris (arcus corneae). Other signs are fatty deposits called xanthomas, appearing in the knees or finger joints. Regular cholesterol checks are crucial, either at a doctor's or some pharmacies. The NHS recommends screening for those over 40, overweight, with a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol, and who haven't been screened before. To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the BHF advises regular physical activity, explaining that exercise helps move bad cholesterol to the liver for elimination. Simple activities like climbing stairs, yoga, Pilates, or brisk walking make a difference. Quitting smoking is crucial for heart and cholesterol health; benefits appear within days, and the risk of heart disease halves within a year. Diet plays a vital role; experts advise reducing foods like pastries, sausages, butter, cream, hard cheese, cakes, biscuits, and anything containing coconut or palm oil.