HEALTH : You’re Worth It

Our third issue of the year puts health and its importance front-and-center. After all, without our health, where would we be? From self-care to essential screenings and so much more, our well-being is something to take seriously, for ourselves and for those who love us.

In need of some inspiration? You’ll surely find it by flipping to page 22 and meeting three local health heroes: an organ donor, a ballet dancer and the founder of an important nonprofit organization. And on page 32 we invite you to learn more about the need for gut health, essential to our overall health.

Looking to kick your workout program in to high gear? It may be as simple as investing in a new active outfit or two. We have ideas from local retailers in The Look starting on page 18.

Perhaps you’re aiming to eat with fresher, whole-food ingredients. On page 38, glean some inspiration as writer Marian Frances Wolbers describes just a sampling of the many dine-in and to-go options at Wyomissing’s Russo’s Gourmet Foods & Market.

Starting with one small step, we can all work to make a positive change in a healthy direction. We hope this month’s issue strikes a chord with you.

Sincerely,

Staff Speaks

What room of your home would you renovate if you could only do one and why?

“The kitchen, for sure! I need new countertops and a backsplash. I love to cook and to entertain!”

Robyn L. Jones, publisher

“My living room...it's so sterile and it needs some personality!”

Elaine Wyborski, art director

NIKKI M. MURRY NMurry@BerksCountyLiving.com She/Her/Hers Editor-in-Chief

“I would definitely renovate our kitchen. It needs the most work and it would be very exciting to make it more beautiful.”

Elizabeth Beebe account executive

One More Thing

Spruce up for spring! Don’t miss our Home & Garden profiles starting on page 26 if you have an upcoming project in mind.

Whip Up Delicious Recipes. They’re healthy, too! Browse Calm Eats by Wyomissing resident Daniela Modesto in our blog section.

Couch to 5K. Do you aspire to register for a race for the first time? We’ve got some tips to get you started.

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COOKING WITH CARE. Make meals the whole family can enjoy guilt-free. Visit our “Healthy Family Meals” board on Pinterest for inspiration. Search Berks County Living Magazine.

FACEBOOK FOLLOW. Learn more about My Pet’s Brace, featured in our Berks Bits section @MyPetsBrace.

“I’d renovate our attic to make it a functional space for my son to have as a bedroom, then take his existing room and expand our bedroom and increase our closet space. That counts as one, right?”

Nikki M. Murry, editor

“I’d update my kitchen! We spend most of our time in this area as my kitchen is pretty big. It would be nice to give it a makeover!”

Sara Woodward account executive

On The Cover

A good friend is one that will help you in a time of health crisis, twice. Just ask Dick Henry. Read more in our feature on page 22 as written by Jon Fassnacht and photographed by Carrie Kizuka Photography.