Elton’s Stroke Story: The Surprising Science of Recovery and Prevention

Elton Sherwin
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A stroke changed my life—and my view of medicine. In 2019, I survived a major stroke. Five years later, I discovered why it happened and how it could have been prevented. In this series, I share my story, the science of recovery, and lessons for anyone hoping to prevent stroke, heart disease, or dementia. Each episode offers one surprise and one practical step toward better health.

  1. 27. LDL: Is the New Target Below 30

    8H AGO

    27. LDL: Is the New Target Below 30

    Is it true that maintaining very low LDL cholesterol (30 mg/dL) through PCSK9 inhibitors or statins significantly reduces cardiovascular risk and promotes plaque regression? AI reviews the research.

    5 min
  2. 26. Food and Breast Cancer Survival

    4D AGO

    26. Food and Breast Cancer Survival

    Can diet slow the recurrence of breast cancer? We looked at the research on flax seeds, soy, broccoli sprouts and alcohol.

    6 min
  3. 25. Foods that Fight Depression

    FEB 11

    25. Foods that Fight Depression

    Some surprising foods that can fight depression.

    5 min
  4. 24. How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

    FEB 9

    24. How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

    How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

    7 min
  5. Super Bowl Ad Controversy

    FEB 7

    Super Bowl Ad Controversy

    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

    16 min
  6. 23. Stroke Guidelines - A Major Update

    FEB 5

    23. Stroke Guidelines - A Major Update

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

    6 min
  7. 22. World's Simplest "Diet"

    FEB 2

    22. World's Simplest "Diet"

    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

    5 min
  8. 21. Procrastination: How I Broke Free

    JAN 30

    21. Procrastination: How I Broke Free

    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 to spend two hours at the library five days a week, focusing on any school-related task without pressure. By committing to this fixed schedule, Buck eliminated his habit of avoidance and replaced his chronic guilt with academic success. This narrative suggests that establishing a consistent routine can be more effective for overcoming procrastination than analyzing one's childhood or psychological history. It concludes by proposing that such a structured approach might offer a practical solution for others facing similar productivity hurdles.

    5 min
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A stroke changed my life—and my view of medicine. In 2019, I survived a major stroke. Five years later, I discovered why it happened and how it could have been prevented. In this series, I share my story, the science of recovery, and lessons for anyone hoping to prevent stroke, heart disease, or dementia. Each episode offers one surprise and one practical step toward better health.

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