<s>[INST] Am I at risk for a stroke? [/INST] While hereditary factors play a role in the risk of stroke, there are many things you can do to help reduce your risk. Smoking, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure all can greatly increase your risk for a stroke. Risk for stroke provides one more compelling reason to quit smoking. In addition, diet and exercise can help control cholesterol, which is another risk factor for stroke. And, proper medication management can help control diabetes, and high blood pressure. Source: EMORY HEALTH CARE. Link: https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/centers-programs/brain-health-center/treatments/stroke-faqs#:~:text=Am%20I%20at%20risk%20for,compelling%20reason%20to%20quit%20smoking.. Field: Neurology. Disease: Stroke </s>