New Doc on the Block

New Doc on the Block

Online Exclusives, To Life

Montgomery is fortunate to have a new doctor dedicated to women’s breast health. Dr. Katelin Holmes, Breast Surgeon Oncologist, is now practicing and accepting new patients in the capital city, and the Joy to Life Foundation and JOY magazine are thrilled to welcome her here. Dr. Holmes received her medical degree with honors from the … Read More

Teaching Kids to Give

Teaching Kids to Give

Fit For Kids, Online Exclusives

With so much emphasis on Santa, his elves, holiday shopping trips and ads that bombard us with whatever this year’s hot toy is, it’s easy for kids to get wrapped up in the “getting” part of Christmas and forget about the flipside: the giving. So, how can you teach your kids the importance and the … Read More

Butternut Squash Pasta with Parmesan, Bacon & Kale 

Butternut Squash Pasta with Parmesan, Bacon & Kale 

Healthy Recipes, The Dish

There are so many things to love about this delightful dish of pitch-perfect pasta. The combination of buttery-sweet butternut squash with earthy kale, umami-packed parmesan cheese and a hefty hit of extra crisp-and-salty bacon hits all the right notes — particularly when the temperature starts to drop outside and the word crisp becomes a feeling in … Read More

Healthy Hacks

Healthy Hacks

Online Exclusives, The Dish

Nutrition expert and recipe developer Sidney Fry has been creating some delish and healthy food content for JOY magazine, so we asked her for a few of her favorite tricks and tips for eating better every day. Here’s what she shared: Double up on your vegetables. If it’s a pasta dish, load up on tomatoes or eggplant … Read More

History of Breast Cancer Month

History of Breast Cancer Month

Online Exclusives, To Life

Most of us are now used to seeing a plethora of pink each October: all kinds of “pinked out” products, pink signs, pink balloons, sports teams covered in pink and of course, the iconic pink ribbon. These signals prompt individuals, organizations and businesses to join the commemoration that celebrates survivors, promotes breast cancer education and … Read More

Fluffy Power-Pancakes with Almond Butter Drizzle

Fluffy Power-Pancakes with Almond Butter Drizzle

Healthy Recipes, The Dish

There’s no better way to start your day than with a giant stack of pancakes dripping in maple almond butter and layered with fresh blueberries. And there’s a lot more packed into these pancakes than just flavor. Loaded with protein and whole grains, they’re full of positive energy and powerful nutrients. Most us intuitively reach for … Read More