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[Risk factor] Physical inactivity and obesity Waist-to-hip ratio equal to or above the median (mid-value for the population) increases the risk of ischemic stroke three-fold. [Why it affects stroke risk] Obesity is associated with hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. [What you can do] 
While no clinical studies have tested the effects of exercise or weight loss on stroke risk, both tend to reduce hypertension and boost cardiovascular health.
NINDS Know Stroke Campaign - strokechallenges
What you can do