What Memories Are Made Of

“All About Allergies” is the new book by Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double-board certified allergist and immunologist who joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to break down what distinguishes an allergy from an intolerance, what flags to watch out for before a reaction, and explain what to expect fr ...  Show more

Americans eat hundreds of eggs a year. But when it comes to cholesterol, how much of an impact do those eggs make We crack open the science on this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta. Plus, what really happens to your pelvic floor when you lift heavier weights? This episode was produced by ...  Show more

We often think about our memories as a record of the past – but what if they’re only a selective and evolving version of it? Today’s guest is a world-leading memory expert who has a surprising message: we’re not supposed to remember everything. In fact, our brains are designed to ...  Show more

Gwyneth is joined by the author of Why We Remember to talk about how memory works, how it shapes our identities, and what makes something memorable. Ranganath explains what he's learned from studying the brain and how it processes certain events, and he shares the short- and long ...  Show more

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Understanding the difference between 'normal' forgetfulness and actual memory loss, practical ways to stave off Alzheimer's disease ...

Can memory improvement unlock a better life? Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath reveals how memory intertwines with happiness, relationships, creativity, and meaning. In his new book Why We Remember: ...