Essay

The Nervous System Doesn’t Know It’s January

Why the New Year Fails the Body — and What Real Beginnings Actually Require

Chelsea M. Thacker · January 1, 2026

Why the New Year Fails the Body — and What Real Beginnings Actually Require

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