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Join Norfolk's 30-Day Health Challenge for New Year!

1/2/2026

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Council Launches Health Challenge

Norfolk County Council promotes a 30-day health challenge to help residents start their New Year’s resolutions with the Ready to Change tool.
Last year, more than 3,500 participants joined the effort, showing strong community interest in achievable health improvements.
Alyssa Frisby from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences advises focusing on sustainable habits rather than strict diets.
She notes the body detoxifies naturally, making expensive supplements unnecessary.

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Doctors Promote Wellness

About 30% of Americans set New Year’s resolutions, but fewer than 10% maintain them throughout the year.
Doctors Shai Efrati and Joseph Maroon advise shifting from quick fixes to science-based strategies for long-term wellness.
Efrati notes that continued engagement in meaningful activities, such as work, supports cognitive resilience and longevity.
Maroon stresses balancing life priorities to reduce chronic stress, which can negatively affect health.

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Council Launches Health Challenge

Norfolk County Council promotes a 30-day health challenge to help residents start their New Year’s resolutions with the Ready to Change tool.
Last year, more than 3,500 participants joined the effort, showing strong community interest in achievable health improvements.
Alyssa Frisby from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences advises focusing on sustainable habits rather than strict diets.
She notes the body detoxifies naturally, making expensive supplements unnecessary.

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