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
A New Era for Cannabis and What It Could Mean for You
The U.S. government recently proposed rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug — basically signaling it has some accepted medical use and a moderate to low potential for physica…
00:36:45 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Superbugs Could Kill Millions. Here’s How We Stop Them.
Antibiotics have been hailed as a "miracle drug" since the discovery of penicillin in 1928. But now, more bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics, making them difficult or nearly impossible…
00:29:06 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
Can Safety and Excitement Coexist in the NFL?
One of the most dangerous plays in football, the kickoff, is getting a makeover this year. The NFL introduced new rules aimed at reducing injuries while also making the game more exciting. Sanjay tal…
00:37:18 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Is There a College Mental Health Crisis?
Anxiety and depression are surging on college campuses, according to research from the University of Michigan. Two in five teens say they feel persistently sad or lonely, in a recent report from the …
00:39:12 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
The Wild West of Ketamine Treatment
New developments in actor Matthew Perry’s death are shining a light on the ethics and efficacy of using ketamine as a therapeutic drug. To learn more about the promise and pitfalls of ketamine treatm…
00:34:13 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
‘A Silent Killer’: Extreme Heat and Your Health
This has been the hottest summer on record for nearly 100 US cities. Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable, it can also cause a lot of harm -- even death. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Dr. Gaurab Basu, a…
00:33:11 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
What You Need to Know About Sunscreen
We've all heard about the importance of wearing sunscreen, but recent headlines have raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of certain ingredients found in chemical sunscreens. In this s…
00:35:20 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Living Your Happiest Life
How would you define a “good” life? Is it being married with kids? Traveling with friends? Basking in fame and fortune? The Harvard Study on Adult Development has spent nearly 90 years examining what…
00:38:18 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
Mind of a Medalist
Nearly 11,000 athletes are competing in the Paris Olympic Games right now. They’ve been training their bodies to compete at the highest levels of sport. But what kind of mindset does it take to bring…
00:41:54 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Does Money Buy Happiness?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “money doesn’t buy happiness.” But, Elizabeth Dunn, a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, says that isn’t necessarily true. Sh…
00:32:59 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
The Habits of Happy People
Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally happier than others? Or if there are any universal keys to happiness? Sanjay sits down with social psychologist and University of California Rive…
00:34:07 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Want to be Happier? Confidence Can Help
Trying new things. Setting Goals. Rebounding from setbacks. All of these tasks have at least one thing in common – they require confidence. And according to neuropsychologist Ian Robertson, confiden…
00:38:40 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
Your Trauma May Be Making You Sick
Have you ever wondered if stress and trauma from your past could be making you sick? Author and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté, says our past experiences may literally be the root cause of “trauma rela…
00:38:32 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
How Exercise Can Make Us Happier
When it comes to finding joy and happiness, exercise is not always top of mind but maybe it should be. Exercise benefits our physical health as well as helps to reduce anxiety, stress and symptoms of…
00:38:35 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. But the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t the first public h…
00:31:25 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Are We Prepared for Bird Flu?
An update on the current bird flu outbreak: it’s still infecting wild birds, mammals and now several farmworkers in the United States. The virus does not appear to be transmitted between humans, but …
00:34:16 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Should Everyone Consider Therapy to Be Happier?
With the surge in telemedicine, therapy has seen a remarkable rise in popularity. But could therapy hold the key to a happier life? And should everyone go to therapy? Sanjay speaks with psychotherapi…
00:34:36 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
Can Anxiety Be A Good Thing?
Do you spend time worrying about what could go wrong in the future, or stressing about something you did or said in the past? That nagging feeling has a name: anxiety. But what if worrying about prev…
00:29:57 |
Tue 28 May 2024
Is There A Science To Happiness?
Have you ever wondered: What does it mean to be truly happy? Can our brain chemistry, or even our genetics, determine how we feel about our lives? And, most importantly, can we learn to be even happi…
00:31:57 |
Tue 21 May 2024
The Benefits of Gratitude
It turns out a simple “thank you” really can go a long way. In fact, giving thanks doesn’t just make others feel good – it can also boost your own mental and physical well-being. Dr. Sanjay Gupta hea…
00:32:04 |
Tue 14 May 2024
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