6. Bad Cholesterol

High levels of bad cholesterol are another factor that goes hand in hand with having a stroke. Bad cholesterol, otherwise known as Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL, is basically the build up of a ‘plaque-like substance’ on the walls of the heart. This then causes blood to either get blocked or it causes problems within the natural flow of blood through the body, which puts those suffering from high levels of LDL to be at a higher risk for a stroke. Many times, this issue is addressed by simply choosing to eat healthier, as well as practicing a healthier lifestyle of exercise and rest. That way, you give your body the ability to produce HDL or good cholesterol in order to combat LDL, which will lower your risk of getting a stroke.