The Power of Sound

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 ...  Show more

As a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa raises alarm, listeners have questions about what it is, how it spreads, and how worried they should be. Sanjay breaks down what we know — including why Ebola is highly infectious but not easily contagious — and why this outbreak has ...  Show more

Our life experiences shape the way that our brain processes sound, and sound is deeply intertwined with everything from our ability to read to our cognitive health as we age. Dr. Nina Kraus, of Northwestern University, talks about why we undervalue our sense of hearing; why music ...  Show more

Humans are noisy. The National Park Service estimates that all of our whirring, grinding, and revving machines are doubling or even tripling global noise pollution every 30 years. A lot of that noise is negatively affecting wildlife and human health. Maybe that’s why we’re so con ...  Show more

Immerse yourself in the therapeutic tranquility of "Green Noise" in this special episode. Crafted by sound therapist Dr. Tashi Abdullah, this session features an uninterrupted, soothing symphony of nature's sounds. Listen to the serene rustle of leaves, the gentl ...

Welcome to Starry Night Chill, the podcast featuring white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study, or relax. We make relaxing sounds to improve your life and are excited to share them with you. Join the millions who have already enjoyed our meditation soundscapes which ...  Show more