01/05/2026
Our January issue of AY About You magazine is out now!
Flip through our digital issue here: https://aymag.com/digital-issue/
ON THE COVER: Bold goals call for bold colors! AY kicks off 2026 with the stunning artwork of Arkansas artist Jennifer Ballinger.
STORY HERE: https://aymag.com/jennifer-ballinger-art
Letter from AY Media Group President and Publisher, Heather Baker.
Welcome to 2026 and AY About You magazine! We made it through the holidays, and while the tinsel and the tree may stay up for some of us a while longer, the changing of the calendar tells us it is time to get back to work.
The new year is a time of renewal, of taking stock of where we are in life, what we can improve and what we want to accomplish. It’s a time of year where the air hangs heavy with possibilities and promise. AY is here to help launch the “new you for the new year,” whether it’s a change in weight, appearance, spirit or diet.
Our food features this month point the way toward better health through better eating choices. We examine the dangers of hidden sugar, demonstrate how small changes can pay big dividends and even provide a look at the new trend of “sober curious.”
AY’s annual aesthetics section will share the latest in beauty treatments, from injectables to microneedling and other trends out there to help you look your best. Our orthopedics focus explores the latest in implants of the knee and hip and how those innovations are delivering superior results and speeding healing.
Some of my favorite features this month focus on fitness. Seemingly everyone starts the year resolved to get into shape, and we talk to trainers, bodybuilders, physical therapists and orthopedists about how to get control of your health through exercise and do it safely.
We even help you map out a year’s worth of Arkansas dining by showcasing some of the best spots to be had in the Natural State.
Whatever you promised yourself this year, AY About You wants to see you accomplish it. Change is hard, but you got this — stay focused, stay committed and make 2026 your year!