Curious about intermittent fasting? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question by breaking down the science and shares his own experience. Plus, with cruise season in full swing, he shares essential tips to help you avoid norovirus and stay healthy on your next vacation.
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Do You Still Need Your Beta Blocker? Here’s the Latest
For decades, beta blockers were the go‑to prescription after a heart attack - meant to slow the heart rate and prevent future heart attacks. However, doctors are now reconsidering that long‑held approach. This week, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains who may still need these drugs, who mi ... Show More
11m 39s
Mar 31
Want to Keep Your Eyes in Tip-Top Shape? Here’s How
As more of us spend our days staring at screens, keeping our eyes healthy matters more than ever. This week, Dr. Sanjay Gupta digs into the small habits, smart food choices, and the right eye drops that can help protect your “super peepers” for the long run. Plus, we dig into why ... Show More
17m 23s
Nov 2024
The Truth About Fasting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Fasting: is it a miracle health breakthrough, or just another fad? Dr. Mark Hyman is debunking all the misinformation on fasting’s true effects on your metabolism, muscle, and overall health. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to harness the benefits of fasting safely—no matte ... Show More
42m 49s
Nov 2024
The Truth About Fasting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Fasting: is it a miracle health breakthrough, or just another fad? Dr. Mark Hyman is debunking all the misinformation on fasting’s true effects on your metabolism, muscle, and overall health. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to harness the benefits of fasting safely—no matte ... Show More
46m 49s
May 2025
Optimizing Female Health, Mindy Pelz on Fasting, Menopause, and Fertility
In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I speak with Dr. Mindy Pelz, a fasting researcher, bestselling author, and expert in women’s health. Dr. Pelz shares the latest science on what happens in the body after a fast—and why your first meal can significantly influence the results o ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2025
What Happens if You Don't Eat For 72 Hours?
Dr. Mindy delves into the science of fasting and explores the incredible benefits your body experiences during a 72-hour fast. In this episode, you will learn about the two metabolisms, the sugar burner and fat burner systems, and how your body transitions between them. Discover ... Show More
20m 22s
Sep 2025
202. How to Start Water Fasting Today: Benefits, Types and Who Should Avoid It
Join my FREE 3-Day Water Fast Challenge - October 15th. It's the exact protocol I use with pro athletes and Fortune 500 CEOs to flush inflammation, kickstart autophagy. Sign up here! http://bit.ly/4nTILPt Every major religion prescribes it, hunter gatherers lived it, even your p ... Show More
11m 8s
Aug 2025
Essentials: Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, highlighting the positive benefits for weight loss, metabolism, organ health, circadian rhythms and cellular repair. I explain a practical framework for designing a time-restricted ... Show More
44m 11s
Nov 2025
Are You Taking Intermittent Fasting Too Far? (The Hidden Risks of Over Fasting)
Fasting can be one of the most powerful healing tools on the planet... But only when it's done correctly. On today's show, I share how fasting can help reduce inflammation, boost longevity, and promote cellular repair, but also how taking it too far can backfire on your health. Y ... Show More
13m 59s