Journalist and neurosurgeon, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, goes on a global journey in search of the secrets to living better. Gupta travels to Japan, India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy, and Turkey to explore the traditions and modern practices that create a healthy and meaningful life.
S1 E1: Bolivia
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores Bolivia to learn new perspectives and to seek answers about heart health, a topic that has directly affected him and his family.
S1 E2: Japan
Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes to Japan to see how inhabitants of Tokyo deal with work induced stress, and to learn why people in Okinawa, the “Land of the Immortals,” live such long lives.
S1 E3: Turkey
Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Turkey, a cultural crossroads where science and mysticism coexist, to find alternative ways of managing health and fighting disease – beyond popping the pills so many Americans depend on.
S1 E4: Italy
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how a powerful tradition of food, family, and faith contribute to the surprising health of a country otherwise known for its vices.
S1 E5: India
Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to India to find the connection between the reemergence of traditional Indian health techniques, Ayurveda and Yoga and his Western medical training.
S1 E6: Norway
Happiness plays an important part in our health - and as it turns out, the happiest country is enshrouded in darkness for months at a time. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the dark and chilly regions of Northern Norway to find out the secret to happiness.