Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Hibernation Could Redefine Space Travel and Medicine
Animals can hibernate, slowing down most metabolic functions — heart rate, blood flow, brain activity, and body temperature — then waking as if nothi…
8 months, 1 week ago
Think You’re Too Young for Colorectal Cancer? Think Again.
Colorectal cancer is rising quickly among young adults – in fact, it’s the leading cause of cancer deaths for adults under 50 in the United States. A…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Science Behind a Broken Heart
Love can be one of life’s greatest joys and heartbreak one of its deepest pains. Sanjay talks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Yoram Yovell about…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Do Endurance Sports Damage Your Brain?
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down what research says about long-distance training and neurodegenerative d…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
How You Can Stay Motivated to Exercise
We all know exercise is good for our health, but have you already quit your New Year’s fitness goal? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr.…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
What to Know Before Trying Cannabis for Arthritis Pain
CBD and THC are being used more than ever for arthritis and joint pain. But does microdosing cannabis really help with inflammation, and what should …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Why You Should Brush Your Teeth Before Breakfast
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 …
9 months ago
Should You Eat Before or After Strength-Training?
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. S…
9 months ago
What Matters to You? A New Way to Heal
Doctors have long prescribed pills and procedures. But for some people, that isn’t enough. Sanjay sits down with Julia Hotz, author of The Connection…
9 months, 1 week ago
Cold Plunges: What the Science Shows
Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks through the benefits and risks of cold plunges, and what the limited science tells us about its impacts on inflammation. Plus,…
9 months, 1 week ago