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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.

Chasing Life

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 answers in this episode of Paging Dr. Gupta. Plus, getting to the root cause of hair loss in women can help narrow down treatment choice.

This episode originally aired in January of 2026.

Produced by Andrea Kane & Madeleine Thompson

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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Eating Before or After Strength Training - What's Better?

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 KaneSenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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Want a Better Memory? Start Here

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 KaneSenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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Hydration 101: From Caffeine to Electrolytes

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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What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Dad?

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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Can You Have Your Cake and Drink Wine, Too?

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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How to Beat a Migraine

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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Your Summer Sunscreen Refresher

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 BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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Melinda French Gates Is Taking on the Women’s Health Gap. Here’s How

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 KaneShowrunner: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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Why No One Should Ever Use Air Dryers in Public Bathrooms

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 KaneShowrunner: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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How to Beat a Migraine

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