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 Forgiving Brain
During the holiday season, we’re often encouraged to make amends and forgive people, but what does it take to really forgive someone? And what happens to your brain and body when you do... or don’t? …
00:38:11 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
Is There Such a Thing as the Organized Brain?
If you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, taking out the trash or doing laundry is normally the last thing on your mind. Therapist KC Davis says that’s by design. Sometimes, brains are too focused on…
00:34:00 |
Tue 28 Nov 2023
The Dating Brain in the Digital Age
Online dating has changed the way we approach and pursue relationships. Like so much in modern life, potential partners are at the mercy of an algorithm that decides who we interact with. But has tec…
00:33:45 |
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Treating the Depressed Brain
Nearly one in five US adults are diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. As the use of antidepressants have steadily risen since their introduction in the 1980s, what have we learned …
00:38:16 |
Tue 14 Nov 2023
The Long Journey to Treat the Long Covid Brain
More than three years after the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many long Covid patients are still experiencing brain fog, extreme fatigue, and myriad other health issues, leaving some unable to com…
00:36:55 |
Tue 07 Nov 2023
Stephen King on Fiction and the Frightened Brain
The spooky season can be a divisive one. Some of us love being scared, and others avoid it at all costs. Author Stephen King has been terrifying readers for nearly 50 years, and knows what makes us s…
00:32:13 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
The Recipe for a Nourished Brain
Many of us have been told that foods like blueberries, salmon, and leafy greens are “good for the brain.” But what does that really mean? Can eating certain foods make us smarter? More alert? Less st…
00:38:25 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
Paging Dr. Gupta: How to Cope with The Current News Cycle
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the latest news cycle, you’re not alone. That’s why, on today’s podcast, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to psychiatrist and author Dr. Gail Saltz from the New York Presbyteri…
00:26:31 |
Tue 17 Oct 2023
Kids, Sports & the Concussed Brain
From the NFL to youth soccer, sports teams have been forced to reckon with decades of research showing the risks of repeated blows to the head through contact sports. At the same time, participation …
00:28:54 |
Tue 10 Oct 2023
The Good, the Bad and the Unknown of the Menopausal Brain
What happens in the brain during menopause? As it turns out, the brain gets remodeled, and even rewired, during that very specific time of life. And, while menopause often includes symptoms like hot …
00:32:56 |
Tue 03 Oct 2023
Michael Pollan Spills the Beans on the Caffeinated Brain
Are you someone who needs a cup of coffee or spot of tea to start the day? Would you be surprised to hear that the key ingredient, the thing that gives you that morning boost - caffeine - is also a p…
00:32:22 |
Tue 26 Sep 2023
The Rested Brain
From work responsibilities to social engagements to family commitments, our days are jam-packed, and it can be tough to give your brain a break. Rest is an important ingredient for good health, but d…
00:35:44 |
Tue 19 Sep 2023
The Distracted Brain
If you have trouble focusing on books, work, or even TV shows, you’re not alone. The fact is our attention spans are getting shorter. And it can feel like our ability to perform and be productive is …
00:35:33 |
Tue 12 Sep 2023
Chasing Life with the Gupta Family
Over the last year on the podcast Sanjay has been having some very candid conversations with his family. On this special episode of Chasing Life, we revisit conversations with his wife, Rebecca and d…
00:36:53 |
Tue 05 Sep 2023
Sanjay Investigates “Weed 7: A Senior Moment" Pt. 2
Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines the potential benefits of medical marijuana. Over the last 10 years, Dr. Gupta's reporting on the topic has produced seven CNN documentaries. In his most recent investigatio…
00:23:08 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
Sanjay Investigates “Weed 7: A Senior Moment” Pt. 1
Chasing Life is taking a short break and will be back with new episodes next month. This week, we are sharing Dr. Gupta’s most recent documentary examining the potential benefits of medical marijuana…
00:29:02 |
Tue 22 Aug 2023
Lessons in Longevity
All season, we’ve been exploring how we can all make the most of our age, at any age. But can where we live improve our longevity? In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with National Geographic Fe…
00:35:49 |
Tue 15 Aug 2023
The Promise of Cannabis as We Age
Cannabis is often thought of as a young person’s drug. But the reality is that more and more people of all ages are asking their doctors about medical marijuana to treat a whole host of issues, from …
00:29:36 |
Tue 08 Aug 2023
Biohacking...or BS?
Caloric restriction. Blood transfusions. Hormetic stress. Off-label meds. As CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is often asked about the latest “hacks” for longevity that pop up in t…
00:40:43 |
Tue 01 Aug 2023
Justine Bateman on Why She Won’t Try To Look Younger
It's no secret there’s added pressure on women to appear ‘ageless.’ But is the pressure to appear youthful getting better or worse? On this episode, Sanjay sits down with actress, filmmaker and autho…
00:30:42 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
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