Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta episodes

June 26 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 brain, plus a memory challenge you can try in real time.
Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai.
Video Editor: Ross Helman with support by Jasmine Brooks.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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30 min
June 23 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. Sanjay Gupta explains dehydration warning signs and when to consider an electrolyte drink.
This episode was produced by Andrea Kane and Madeleine Thompson.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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12 min
June 19 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 Saxbe, author of Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives to explore how becoming a father impacts men’s brains, hormones, and body... and what those changes can mean for mental health and longevity.
Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai.
Video Editor: Ross Helman with support by Jasmine Brooks.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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30 min
June 16 Can You Have Your Cake and Drink Wine, Too?
Is sugar in wine worse than the other sugar a person might eat in a day? Dr. Sanjay Gupta steps into the middle of this ongoing debate between friends. Plus, a TikTok trend claiming honey turns toxic when added to hot tea is put to the test. This episode was produced by Leying Tang.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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15 min
June 12 How to Beat a Migraine
Migraine headaches are debilitating, and their triggers and underlying causes can be mysterious. Dr. Sanjay Gupta invites neurologist Alexander Mauskop, author of “The End of Migraines” to explain how migraines start and how to stop them.
Our show was produced by Sofía Sanchez
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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28 min
June 09 Your Summer Sunscreen Refresher
Summer is upon us, which means sunscreen should be, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the difference between mineral and chemical formulas, and how well they protect the body’s largest organ. Plus more tips for correct application, and other ways to stay sun-safe this season.
This episode was produced by Andrea Kane and Madeleine Thompson.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Showrunner: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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15 min
June 05 Melinda French Gates Is Taking on the Women’s Health Gap. Here’s How
For a lot of women, getting the right care at the right time can make all the difference... but that doesn’t always happen. Too often, women’s health is underfunded, under-researched, or under-treated. Melinda French Gates joins Sanjay to explain why women are still being overlooked and why midlife, menopause, and maternal and reproductive health often fall through the cracks. She also breaks down her new funding push – and what smarter, more targeted investment could mean for women’s lives.
Our show was produced by Andrea Kane and Jennifer Lai.
Video Editor: Ross Helman with support by Jasmine Brooks.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Showrunner: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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30 min
June 02 Why No One Should Ever Use Air Dryers in Public Bathrooms
Should you use an air dryer or paper towels to dry your hands after washing them in a public bathroom? Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares his take. Plus, plasma donation is a growing trend across the country. Dr. Gupta digs into the reasons why and if there are any long-term health consequences.
This episode was produced by Leying Tang.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Showrunner: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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15 min
May 29 How to Help Your Parents Cut Down Their Screen Time
Screen time worries aren’t just for kids anymore. Families are seeing the same habits in parents and grandparents. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma about risks to the aging brain, warning signs and what families can do.
Our show was produced by Kyra Dahring and Jennifer Lai.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Showrunner: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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29 min
May 26 Should You Be Worried About Ebola?
As a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa raises alarm, listeners have questions about what it is, how it spreads, and how worried they should be. Sanjay breaks down what we know — including why Ebola is highly infectious but not easily contagious — and why this outbreak has experts on alert. Plus, what it could mean for travel and the upcoming World Cup.
This episode was produced by Andrea Kane and Leying Tang
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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18 min