Are you someone who needs a cup of coffee or spot of tea to start the day? Would you be surprised to hear that the key ingredient, the thing that gives you that morning boost – caffeine – is also a psychoactive drug? Whether it’s coffee, tea or soda, people around the world consume some form of caffeine every day. Even kids! But what is it actually doing to our brains? What causes that jolt of energy in the morning, and what are the drawbacks? On this episode of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to science writer Michael Pollan about his research, the history of caffeine – and quitting cold turkey.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: How Storytelling Shapes Memory
The holidays are full of stories, laughter, and maybe a little disagreement. Ever try telling a story and hear someone say, “That’s not what happened!”? There’s actually science behind it. Dr. Signy…
Thought Leader: Sanjay Gupta
Peter Zeihan: The Russian Breakdown
Should the war in Ukraine result in a Russian loss, what will the future hold for Russia? Well, we know the road ahead for the…
Thought Leader: Peter Zeihan
Patrick McGee: How iPhones Helped Build China Into A Superpower
Dr. Elizabeth Economy sits down with Patrick McGee to discuss how Apple’s deep integration into China’s manufacturing ecosystem inadvertently helped build China into the industrial…
Thought Leader: Patrick McGee
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: How Storytelling Shapes Memory
Thought Leader: Sanjay Gupta
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why Haven’t We Cured the Common Cold?
Thought Leader: Sanjay Gupta
