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Chasing Life

Chasing Life

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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.2020 - 2026 CNN Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?

    How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?
    Mar 24 2026
    If you thought high cholesterol was something to worry about later in life, you’re not alone. But new advice has a lot of people wondering if they should be getting checked sooner. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the new guidelines, who should pay attention, and what it actually means for you. Want to check your risk? Try the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator. Producer: Kyra Dahring Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Why Allergies Are Getting Worse

    Why Allergies Are Getting Worse
    Mar 20 2026
    “All About Allergies” is the new book by Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double-board certified allergist and immunologist who joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to break down what distinguishes an allergy from an intolerance, what flags to watch out for before a reaction, and explain what to expect from a trip to the allergist’s office. Plus, Dr. Gupta shares a surprising story about a time he swelled up from eating a mango. Produced by Sofia H. Sanchez Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Producer: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?

    Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?
    Mar 17 2026
    Americans eat hundreds of eggs a year. But when it comes to cholesterol, how much of an impact do those eggs make We crack open the science on this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta. Plus, what really happens to your pelvic floor when you lift heavier weights? This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
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Food for "well-nourished brain" by Gupta and a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist as a guest - interesting, informative, useful, and science-based 👍

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I have loved this podcast from the beginning! The variety of topics that truly are helpful and relevant compares to none other. His voice is warm, welcoming and sounds at home as I play the podcast in my home. He is part of the family now, having seen me through the pandemic and more. Thank you!

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