
Health 101: Netflix offers a variety of shows focused on physical and mental well-being

My mom always tells me “a cluttered room is a cluttered mind.” Marie Kondo in her series “Tidying Up” and “Sparking Joy” is all about decluttering the physical and the mind. Through watching Kondo help others in need of a deep cleanse organize their spaces, the audience learns easy tips to be organized and how to maximize joy in our most frequent living spaces. As shown in “Tidying Up,” it can be as easy as folding clothes differently to save room or placing furniture in a different corner. Kondo recognizes how attachment to clothing and items can lead to a cluttered lifestyle. In “Sparking Joy,” she teaches the art of letting go by thanking objects and items before throwing them away. Though it may sound funny, these practiced moments by the show’s guests evoke tears. Marie Kondo not only teaches how to be organized, but also how to enjoy every moment of the cleaning process.

What is the secret to longevity? Dan Buettner sets out to find the answer in “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zone.” Blue Zones are geographic areas where people generally live to be 100 or older. In four episodes, Buettner visits six Blue Zones: Okinawa, a California suburb, a Sardinia village, Singapore, Ikaia, and the Nicoya Peninsula. Instead of just scratching the surface by looking at diet and activity, the show delves into the history, lifestyles, values, mentality and culture of the respective Blue Zones and its people. Furthermore, you will find that the elderly guests are very charming. “Live to 100” immerses the audience.

Rather than a show to learn from,“Don’t Die” is a documentary for entertainment, following tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson on his extreme anti-aging journey. More than a hundred pills a day, a morning routine that starts when most go to sleep, and constant monitoring of his body, Johnson has reached a peak physique and, literally, is aging backwards. His routine is extreme, in which he even warns viewers to not attempt it. However, it is still an interesting watch because, as Johnson described, he is a volunteer “guinea pig” contributing to the most extreme experiment of anti-aging. “Don’t Die” is an attempt to answer the biggest questions about health and wellness: how close can humanity get to immortality?

More than a makeover show, “Queer Eye” is a masterclass on self-love, care, and confidence. Like Marie Kondo’s work, “Queer Eye” helps their guests put their life back together, offering tips and tricks along the way. From Jonathan Van Ness’s self care tips to Antoni Porowski’s quick and healthy recipes, “Queer Eye” showcases how important and easy it can be to devote some time to yourself despite life’s hectic schedule. Inner healing is a significant focus of the show led by Karamo Brown. He encourages talking through feelings and embracing emotions. The five hosts radiate positive energy; the show feels like one big hug.