Chasing Life
All over the world, there are people who are living extraordinary lives, full of happiness and health – and with hardly any heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been on a decades-long mission to understand how they do it, and how we can all learn from them. Scientists now believe we can even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, and in fact grow sharper and more resilient as we age. Sanjay is a dad – of three teenage daughters, he is a doctor - who operates on the brain, and he is a reporter with more than two decades of experience - who travels the earth to uncover and bring you the secrets of the happiest and healthiest people on the planet – so that you too, can Chase Life.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 545
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Can AI Hear Cancer in Your Voice?
Voices are powerful. They can signal that we’re feeling sick, show our age, and reveal our secrets. One day, with the help of artificial intelligence, they might even be able to help doctors diagnose…
00:30:07 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Is Your Immune System Ready for Fall? Here’s How to Support It
Can years teaching in a classroom make you less likely to get sick? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question about immunity and shares smart strategies for supporting your immune system as cold…
00:17:04 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
The Lessons of Katrina: Coping With the Next Crisis
1,800 lives lost and hundreds of thousands displaced. But the storm left behind more than physical damage. It exposed the lasting psychological toll disasters can take. Nearly 20 years later, catastr…
00:31:56 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
The Belly Fat You Actually Need to Worry About
Not all belly fat is created equal. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what makes some belly fat “toxic,” how to know if you have it, and what you can do to reduce it. Then, he tackles a follow-up question on…
00:13:13 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Exploring the Brain with 10-Year-Old ‘Sean the Science Kid’
At 10 years old, brainiac Sean the Science Kid already has plenty in common with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: He loves to learn and explain science to his million-plus Instagram followers. He's an advocate for …
00:28:41 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
The New Healthy Blood Pressure Rules
Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure — and the guidelines for managing it just changed. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the new rules, including surprising advice on alcohol. Plus, he answers …
00:13:03 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Parenting Has Changed. Here’s What You Need To Know
Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Sleep-deprived and drowning in advice? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Parenting can have many different approaches and let’s face it, has changed a lot since you …
00:27:52 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Sanjay: No, That’s Not Me Hawking Cures
There’s an ad going around on social media claiming Dr. Sanjay Gupta has discovered a natural cure for Alzheimer’s. Spoiler: it’s a deepfake. Sanjay breaks down how to tell when AI is faking it and a…
00:11:38 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Beyond Smiley Faces: A New Way to Diagnose Pain
One of the most challenging aspects of treating chronic pain is the fact that there’s no objective way to measure it – no number or test like blood pressure or cholesterol. But soon we might have som…
00:28:41 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Can You Lower Your Risk for Dementia?
Close to #1 on anyone’s list for healthy aging is avoiding dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. From diabetes to learning a new language, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains some of the factors that can im…
00:10:32 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
It's Not Your Metabolism's Fault
Three-quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. But Kevin Hall, a former researcher at the National Institutes of Health and one of the world’s top experts in food science, is on a mission to …
00:30:32 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Here's Why You May Be a Mosquito Magnet
Are you always the one getting eaten alive while everyone else walks away bite-free? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why some people attract more mosquitoes and shares tips on how to avoid getting bitten i…
00:12:20 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
How to Avoid Mosquito Bites and the Diseases They Carry
Man’s deadliest predator takes more than a million lives each year and is no bigger than your fingernail. To mark mosquito season, history professor Dr. Timothy Winegard sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gup…
00:27:17 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Is Frozen Produce Healthier Than Fresh?
You’ve likely stood in the grocery aisle wondering—what’s actually healthier: fresh or frozen produce? And when it comes to salt, should you stick with regular or go for pink Himalayan? Dr. Sanjay Gu…
00:11:42 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Should You ‘Lean Into’ Your Chronic Pain to Relieve It?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with researcher and clinical therapist Dr. Eric Garland to explore how mindfulness meditation can be as effective as opioids in treating chronic pain – without any of the s…
00:26:12 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
When to Blame Aging—and When Not To
Is it just part of getting older, or something you shouldn’t ignore? From your balance to the ringing in your ears, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do about it.
C…
00:14:54 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Did you take your vitamins today? Maybe you don’t have to
Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain power. But how do you know what you need? …
00:31:52 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Do We All Have a ‘Cancer Gene’?
After losing both parents to bone cancer, one listener wants to know what that means for their own risk. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down—then tackles another question millions wonder about: Is taking…
00:17:16 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
How Surgeons Balance Hope with Honesty
Every day, in hospitals across the country, surgeons make countless life-or-death decisions. For those who operate on children, those stakes can feel even higher. Dr. David Sandberg, author of “Brain…
00:31:19 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
A Doctor-Approved Guide to the Sun This Summer
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is here with your summer sunlight guide — exactly when it’s safe to soak up some unfiltered sun, how to truly protect your eyes, and sunscreen mistakes you might be making.
Learn mor…
00:15:42 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
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