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.
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Revisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old 'Sean the Science Kid'
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At 10 years old, brainiac 'Sean the Science Kid' Atitsogbe already has plenty in common with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: He loves to learn and explain science to his million-plus
Sep 11 29 min
A Doctor, a Dad, and a Player Talk Football Safety
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Andy Scholes and Coy Wire -- who played nine seasons in the NFL -- sit down to discuss their love of the game, what's changed, and what all parent
Sep 4 26 min
Revisiting: 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 ho
Aug 28 31 min
Revisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It
Chronic disease, anxiety, ADHD, and even the shape of a person's face could be consequences of dysfunctional breathing. And most of us, it turns out, are doing it wrong –
Aug 21 30 min
Revisiting: Relax, Jealousy is Normal
No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits
Aug 14 28 min
Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad
More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the righ
Aug 7 30 min
How to Protect Yourself from Extreme Weather
CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20 years, and sees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new reality. He shares
Aug 4 26 min
The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here
The diabetes drugs that transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about how GLP-1s affect the brain, i
Jul 31 29 min
Why Peptides Are So Popular
An FDA panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Health's John Bonifield discuss their popularity, s
Jul 28 24 min
When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health
Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Paul Hoff, an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (otolaryngologist) at the University of Michigan, about why sleep apnea is often missed, how
Jul 24 27 min
Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanja
Jul 21 15 min
Cyclosporiasis: Fact vs Fiction
UPDATE: Federal officials continue eyeing shredded lettuce as the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Midwest. Food safety expert Dr. Jennifer McEntire e
Jul 17 31 min
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
It can be stressful making sure we get enough sleep, especially as we age. But the good news is there’s no rule that a full night's rest means being deeply unconscious fo
Jul 14 14 min
What Pro Soccer Taught Me About Saving Lives
Once defending goals in Major League Soccer, Dr. Marshall Leonard now defends lives as a physician. Today, he shares the wisdom that carried him through life transitions.
Jul 10 27 min
How to Tap Into Your 'Flow State'
When Lionel Messi and fellow stars of the FIFA World Cup enter "the zone," what's happening in their brains? Today, neuroscientist Dr. Rui Costa tells Sanjay how you can
Jul 7 25 min
Wake Up, Brush Teeth, Start Day
We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often overlooked
Jul 3 31 min
Eating Before or After Strength Training - What's Better?
Strength training can be confusing enough on its own. But mix in what —and when— to eat, and you might just choose to sit on the couch instead. Dr. Sanjay Gupta serves up
Jun 30 16 min
Want a Better Memory? Start Here
What if it’s not your memory, but how you use it? Sanjay talks with six-time U.S. Memory Champion Nelson Dellis about sharpening focus, remembering more and training your
Jun 26 29 min
Hydration 101: From Caffeine to Electrolytes
At this year’s FIFA World Cup, athletes will be required to take hydration breaks during every game. It's a smart move for anyone spending time outside this summer. Dr. S
Jun 23 11 min
What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Dad?
Becoming a dad can change your life overnight. But it may also be changing your brain in ways you don’t even realize. Sanjay sits down with USC psychologist Dr. Darby Sax
Jun 19 29 min
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Just listened to you 2026 commencement speech. Awesome. I recently retired after 45 years as a critical care nurse. Not only do I think this message is valuable for physicians, but I think every nurse should hear it too. Pretty much every health care professional should. Thank you for sharing
New player2 · Jun 2026
Interesting episode about Mocktails and cancer, but I especially enjoyed the part about silicone and plastic. It certainly peeked my interest and one to listen over and over to remember those studies you mentioned. Makes you think twice now about washing those Tupperware containers in the dishwasher, even if they do say Rubbermaid and if they are heat resistant, like the ones you get from California Pizza Kitchen.
my girlfriend's teddy bear · May 2026
Podcast Review: Dr. Kami Hoss on Oral Health
I was disappointed by several comments made by Dr. Kami Haas during his recent podcast on oral health, particularly regarding prevention. Dr. Haas stated that he received only a few hours of education on preventing dental decay and implied that dentists and dental hygienists receive minimal training in this area.
As a dental hygienist, I find this statement inaccurate and dismissive. Dental hygienists are preventive oral health therapists, and prevention is the foundation of our education and profession. We receive years of focused training in preventing dental decay and periodontal disease—this is not a minor aspect of our role; it is what dental hygiene is built on.
The lack of recognition given to dental hygienists in this discussion was both offensive and disheartening. Accurate representation of our profession matters, especially when discussing prevention, where hygienists play a central and essential role in patient care.
TrezEllicottville · Feb 2026
I am a regular listener. I just listened to the James Nestor Breath episode and am so glad you featured him! I loved his book and learned so much from it. My functional medicine doctor recommended it to me. Hopefully this gets more people to read his book. I like that the podcast highlights and talks about so many different health topics. Love the call in episodes with the short answers because it’s usually something I’ve been wondering about too. Keep up the good work!
Melanotas · Jan 2026
Chasing Life by Dr. Sanjay Gupta falls flat on every level. The content is trite, with shallow, vapid thoughts that feel more like filler than substance. Despite the show's potential to explore meaningful topics about health and longevity, Gupta's commentary is underwhelming, lacking depth or any fresh insights. His choice of subjects is dull and uninspired, making it difficult to stay engaged. What’s worse is the palpable arrogance that oozes from his presentation — he seems more interested in showing off his own importance than in truly connecting with the audience or delivering valuable information. Overall, the show feels like an egotistical platform rather than a genuine exploration of life’s critical issues. Highly disappointing.
Flycatcher71 · Oct 2024
This presentation could a should have been shortened considerably. Give us what you need to know! From the information provided, it could have been done in five minutes, so give us a summary up front. Then if people want to hear the whole story, go into the longer explanations.
AZ Trey · Aug 2024
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