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 ... Show More
Yesterday
What You Need to Know About Hantavirus
After a deadly outbreak on an expedition cruise ship, listeners have questions about hantavirus and what it means for them. Sanjay breaks down what we know about how it spreads, and how worried you actually need to be. Plus, what experts are saying about the pandemic potential of ... Show More
19m 13s
May 8
AI Is in Your Healthcare Now. Here’s What to Know
More people are turning to AI for health advice, but how reliable is it? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Bob Wachter, author of "A Giant Leap," to unpack how AI is already helping patients and doctors, where it can go wrong, and how to use these tools safely without over rely ... Show More
30m 17s
Dec 2021
#11: Sleep & Caffeine – Part 2
<p><b>In this week’s episode, Matt continues his discussion of sleep and caffeine. Here, we learn about the paradox of coffee, one in which coffee provides health benefits, despite its negative impact on sleep. <br/><br/>Before addressing that, however, Matt speaks about one last ... Show More
10m 21s
Nov 2023
Caffeine: How Much is Too Much?
Caffeine is a drug that tons of us take every day. But is that a bad thing? And if we get it in the form of energy drinks, is that super dangerous? We talk to Dr. Astrid Nehlig, Prof. Gregory Marcus, and Prof. Sachin Shah. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsCaffein ... Show More
42 m
Dec 2023
Moment 141: What Coffee Is REALLY Doing To Your Sleep!: Matthew Walker
In this moment, sleep expert and author of ‘Why We Sleep’, Matthew Walker discusses the 3 main reasons why caffeine is so terrible for sleep.
Firstly, is that the impact of caffeine lasts long after drinking a cup of coffee. Caffeine has a quarter life of between 10 to 12 hours, ... Show More
14m 25s
Feb 2024
2072: 4 Stimulants in Tea - More Than Just Caffeine by Kris Gunnars with Healthline on L-Theanine, Brain Function & Alpha Waves
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2072: Kris Gunnars explores the distinct effects of tea on the brain, attributing its unique, milder buzz to four key stimu ... Show More
11m 39s
Feb 2024
Coffee, nap, rave, repeat...
Ever wondered how much caffeine is too much? Or whether you’d feel better off if you took an afternoon nap? And with the rise in ‘day raving’ we’ll be looking at whether it’s better for your health to have your night out at 2pm rather than 2am. We’ll learn about the amount of caf ... Show More
28m 52s