New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- While watching your diet, and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle are key factors to ensure that your cholesterol level does not shoot up, is there any way of finding out if these are working? The tricky part about this condition is that there are no obvious signs of high cholesterol. It does not usually cause symptoms, which is why a blood test is typically suggested by doctors. But there might be some tell-tale signs that could give you a clue. Sometimes, high cholesterol symptoms on skin can pop up. They may be visible around your eyes or earlobes. Know what to do if you notice these signs on your skin.

What is cholesterol?

"It is a fat-like substance, which is waxy, and is found in every cell of the body," says cardi...