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
The President-Elect's Pandemic Plan
Even before the presidential election was called for the former vice president, Joe Biden promised to take the country’s pandemic response in a dramatically different direction. CNN Chief Medical Cor…
00:09:29 |
Tue 10 Nov 2020
Flushing Out the Virus
Universities, nursing homes, and even entire cities are turning to an unlikely tool to monitor the spread of the coronavirus: sewage water. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to …
00:14:33 |
Mon 09 Nov 2020
Singing in the Silent Spring
When life as we know it was put on pause by the pandemic, nature flourished. In this episode, scientists Elizabeth Derryberry and Jennifer Phillips take us birdwatching in San Francisco to find out w…
00:13:50 |
Fri 06 Nov 2020
The Scalpel and the Sledgehammer
All over Europe, nationwide lockdowns are being put in place as the continent tries to weather the second wave of coronavirus infections. But before several countries turned to these measures, they t…
00:11:08 |
Thu 05 Nov 2020
Your Stress is Showing
Chronic stress should not be taken lightly. Doctors and dentists around the country are reporting hair loss, skin rashes and cracked teeth that they believe may be connected to stress during the pand…
00:15:45 |
Wed 04 Nov 2020
Breathe In, Breathe Out
The stress of this the pandemic is getting to us, and today’s election is only heightening the anxiety for some. On today’s podcast, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares some tips …
00:14:50 |
Tue 03 Nov 2020
When Will Life Return to Normal?
Will things return to “normal” as soon as there is a vaccine? How can we vote safely? What do we know about the flu shot this year? As we head into the winter months, CNN’s Chief Medical Corresponden…
00:13:07 |
Mon 02 Nov 2020
Dr. Craig Spencer's Long Haul
Almost exactly six years ago, Dr. Craig Spencer was getting out of the hospital after being treated for Ebola. But his recovery didn’t end there. He joins CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay G…
00:13:23 |
Fri 30 Oct 2020
The Coronavirus Campaign
With Election Day less than a week away, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with CNN Political Director David Chalian about the role the pandemic plays in choosing the next pre…
00:15:23 |
Thu 29 Oct 2020
Talking Turkey
Thanksgiving is just around the corner but Coronavirus cases are surging in some states. Should you bring the family together, keep the celebration local, attend a parade? Whether you're hosting a fe…
00:10:09 |
Wed 28 Oct 2020
Back at the Ball Game
The World Series is on and fans are in the stands. Watching professional sports, in person, during a pandemic, looks and sounds a lot different. CNN Sports Anchor Andy Scholes takes us inside the sta…
00:13:31 |
Tue 27 Oct 2020
Halloween Isn't Canceled!
This Halloween, don’t let the coronavirus scare you away from having fun. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to epidemiologist Dr. Tista Ghosh about alternatives to trick-or-treat…
00:13:21 |
Mon 26 Oct 2020
A Dilemma on a Dark Road in Georgia
CNN Senior Writer Thomas Lake tells the story of a dilemma he faced on a dark road in rural Georgia one night — and his fear that his wife and children might get sick because of a snap decision he ma…
00:11:46 |
Fri 23 Oct 2020
Avoiding the Virus and the Doctor
Earlier this spring, doctors around the country began to worry that fear of Covid-19 was keeping their patients away. Now, we’re starting to see the consequences of that. Today, CNN’s Chief Medical C…
00:14:37 |
Thu 22 Oct 2020
The Mixed Messages on Masks
Confusion about mask wearing is rampant. The messaging from scientists about the importance of masks is being distorted by noise and conflicting approaches at every level — from the White House all t…
00:15:27 |
Wed 21 Oct 2020
Europe’s Second Wave
Curfews and closures are spreading in Europe in response to a second wave of the coronavirus. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at where the hot spots are and how different count…
00:09:24 |
Tue 20 Oct 2020
Fact Checking Immunity, Travel & Masks
How long does our Covid-19 immunity last? Can we still get Covid-19 if we wear a mask? Did travel bans actually save lives? Today, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down some …
00:11:21 |
Mon 19 Oct 2020
Basketball Practice With A Mask On
Top-ranked women’s college basketball player Rhyne Howard is facing a season like no other. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Howard about staying positive while training duri…
00:12:56 |
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Uncomfortably Numb
Around the world, more than a million people have now died from the coronavirus. Rationally, we know this is devastating, but emotionally, why can we feel so removed from it? CNN’s Chief Medical Corr…
00:16:16 |
Thu 15 Oct 2020
The Secretive and Essential Work to Find a Vaccine
The race is on for a Covid-19 vaccine, but behind the scenes there’s a secretive group that has the power to stop a vaccine trial in its tracks. That’s the Data and Safety Monitoring Board, or DSMB, …
00:13:24 |
Wed 14 Oct 2020
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