Elton’s Health Hacks

Some surprising foods that can fight depression.

How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

The latest Super Bowl ad controversy involving the Galeri cancer screening test. US. and U.K. officials are scrutinizing medical advertising and cancer screening trials. Senators challenge Hims & Hers over misleading drug ads, while the NHS faces criticism regarding Grail’s MCED tests and political transparency

New protocols from the  American Heart Association  and  American Stroke Association  highlight expanded access to  thrombectomy and the first-ever specialized recommendations for  pediatric stroke care .

New research indicates that a ridiculously simple diet—which can be described in a single sentence—performs as well as, or perhaps even better than, many more complicated and well-known diets. This is not medical advice. It was AI generated and may contain errors

Buck was my childhood name, Elton NotebookLM summarizes: The provided text recounts the story of Buck, a lifelong procrastinator who struggled with academic anxiety and learning disabilities like ADHD and dyslexia. After years of failing to find relief through traditional therapy, he discovered a transformative behavioral strategy recommended by a college counselor. This simple method required him...

Recent scientific research suggests that  vaccinations provide substantial health benefits  beyond simply preventing their target diseases, particularly by  reducing the risk of dementia  and neuroinflammation in older adults. 

Studies suggest that regular consumption may lower the risk of cancer, specifically breast and colorectal types, while also potentially reducing depression and improving heart health. This is AI generated and may contain errors and mispronunciations.

I have a partial tear to my gluteus medius. So I am having PRP, plasma therapy, where they take my blood spin it and inject it into the tear. What does the research say about this procedure and why does Medicare not pay for it? I asked Google‘s NotebookLM. AI makes mistakes and mispronounces some words. This is my journey and is for informational purposes only.

Some doctors are starting to recommend CoQ10. And the reason surprised me. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vital, naturally occurring antioxidant and enzyme that powers cellular energy (ATP) production, crucial for heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas function, and protects against oxidative stress; it's found in foods and supplements, with production declining with age, and is used to support heart healt...

The dynamic duo from Google‘s NotebookLM tackles the question: Faxseeds or broccoli sprouts, which is the #1 superfood?

New Research on Lipoprotein A.

From Gemini: These are the most common brand names for salt substitutes, categorized by their potassium/sodium content. ​ 100% Potassium (Sodium-Free) These products contain 0% sodium. They are made almost entirely of potassium chloride (KCl) to mimic the salty taste without the sodium. They are typically labeled as "Sodium Free" or "Salt Substitute." * Nu-Salt * Description: One of the most widel...

I think I’m probably using too much plastic in the kitchen.  Here is some further information The study was led by Dr. Matthew Campen at the University of New Mexico. The study analyzed human brain tissue and made the alarming claim that approximately 0.5% of the brain by weight was composed of microplastics, with polyethylene making up roughly 75% of that plastic. Here is the breakdown of the rec...

I was fuzzy on the details of former President Clinton‘s heart problems. So I asked our dynamic duo from Google’s notebook LM to review the history. And it is fascinating.

Almost six years after my stroke, I discovered a test that might help explain my stroke: The Cardio IQ(R) Advanced Lipid Panel , which tests for Lipoprotein(a) often called Lp(a) - This is not a standard test in the US. My doctor then put me on a PCSK9 inhibitor, Repatha (evolocumab). I've uploaded some of my medical record and blood work to Google's notebook LM and this is its analysis. I...

A comparative overview of plant-based and dairy yogurts.

This is the prompt that I gave to Google’s NotebookLM: “When I had my stroke, I had TPA 47 minutes after the stroke. we live 10 minutes away from Stanford Hospital and my daughter drove me directly there and they got me in a scanner and administered TPA. so from the time the right side of my body suddenly lost strength and my face started to droop until the TPA was administered when I was in the s...

This episode dives into the puzzling medical event where a patient, like actress Sharon Stone, seems to recover well from a severe brain bleed and is sent home, only to have their symptoms dramatically worsen days or weeks later. This is part 3 of a series on Sharon Stone's terrifying medical emergency: a subarachnoid hemorrhage (a severe type of Hemorrhagic stroke). BE FAST: Stroke Warning Si...

Could Sharon Stone's nine-day misdiagnosis happen today? That is the question that I asked Google’s Notebook LM. I’m Elton Sherwin and this podcast was produced from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines cons...

Sharon Stone's terrifying medical emergency: a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a severe type of hemorrhagic stroke. We'll explore the shocking details of her experience, including how hospital staff initially misdiagnosed her, believing the Hollywood star was "faking" her symptoms. This episode isn't just about a celebrity's health scare; it's a critical look at a li...

If you think an LDL of 125 is “normal,” this episode may stop you in your tracks. After the last podcast when Google NotebookLM claimed that optimal LDL is actually below 70, Elton worried Google’s NotebookLM might have hallucinated the science—so he sent the entire episode to Perplexity, an AI engine known for rigorous, citation-backed research. The results weren’t just confirming—they were stunn...

The Great Cholesterol Debate: What if everything you think you know about ‘normal’ cholesterol is wrong? In this episode, Google’s Notebook LM AI discusses: How low should LDL go? Using data — from Ancel Keys’s Seven Countries Study; the Framingham Heart Study and the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists Collaboration. Their conclusion is startling: risk keeps falling even when LDL drops to 50... Discl...

In 2019 I was fit, active, and thought ‘normal’ cholesterol meant safe cholesterol. It does not. My LDL was 123, and within three months I had a stroke. This episode explains what I wish every doctor’s office posted on the wall: NORMAL MAY NOT BE SAFE This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines. Disclaimer: This podcast is for i...

Three months after a clean bill of health, I had a major stroke. In this episode, Google’s NotebookLM AI retells my story—condensing a life-altering event into a six-minute slideshow. It’s the same story you heard in Episode 1, but through a different lens: part documentary, part diagnosis, part digital reflection. You’ll hear how “normal” cholesterol numbers can hide enormous danger, how my strok...