Jesse Zucker
Jesse Zucker is a fitness professional and freelance writer, covering health and wellness topics for The Well News. Zucker is a National Council on Strength and Fitness certified personal trainer, 200 Hour certified yoga instructor, and Precision Nutrition certified coach. Zucker trained at Equinox in New York City and now trains private clients virtually and in the Washington, D.C., area. Zucker specializes in teaching clients to build body awareness, strength, mobility and sustainable healthy habits. Zucker is also an actor with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Film Studies from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts.
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WASHINGTON — If you’ve ever set out to eat a little healthier, you may have gravitated towards sugar-free or zero-calorie... Read More
WASHINGTON — If you’ve ever set out to eat a little healthier, you may have gravitated towards sugar-free or zero-calorie products. Many of these products contain artificial sweeteners, which provide a sweet taste with fewer calories and less effect on your blood sugar. Though advertised as... Read More
WASHINGTON — When you have a busy life packed with work, family and other obligations, it can be challenging to... Read More
WASHINGTON — When you have a busy life packed with work, family and other obligations, it can be challenging to find time to exercise. Even if you carve out the time, you may find yourself so tired and stressed that the last thing you want to... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we near the end of February, have you gotten tired of being cold yet? While you wait... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we near the end of February, have you gotten tired of being cold yet? While you wait for spring, heat therapy may be just what you need to warm up. If you’ve ever been to a sauna or steam room at a spa... Read More
WASHINGTON — Does the word “diet” have a negative connotation to you? It often gets attached to quick fixes or... Read More
WASHINGTON — Does the word “diet” have a negative connotation to you? It often gets attached to quick fixes or unsustainable plans that promise to help you “detox” or lose weight. The popular “plant-based diet” may be the one exception. One interpretation simply means eating more... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we trudge through the winter, months of cold and dreary weather may sap our desire to go... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we trudge through the winter, months of cold and dreary weather may sap our desire to go outside and socialize. While it’s normal to isolate sometimes, chronic isolation can increase loneliness and be detrimental to your mental and physical health. Scrolling on social... Read More
WASHINGTON — There is a lot of misinformation in the world of nutrition. Macronutrients and calories get demonized while magical... Read More
WASHINGTON — There is a lot of misinformation in the world of nutrition. Macronutrients and calories get demonized while magical supplements promise to help you lose weight. Thankfully, protein stays strong throughout all the wild trends — and for good reason. If you’ve ever been told... Read More
WASHINGTON — Chocolate is a popular gift on holidays like Valentine’s Day. While you can get all kinds of delicious... Read More
WASHINGTON — Chocolate is a popular gift on holidays like Valentine’s Day. While you can get all kinds of delicious sweets made with chocolate that make it feel like a sugary treat, dark chocolate also has many health benefits. Take note however, many chocolate products have... Read More
WASHINGTON — “Eat this superfood. Try this functional food!” What makes a food super or functional? Nothing fancy, just nutrients.... Read More
WASHINGTON — “Eat this superfood. Try this functional food!” What makes a food super or functional? Nothing fancy, just nutrients. Brightly-colored, natural whole foods are often considered super or functional because colors indicate health-boosting phytonutrients. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re here to break down... Read More
WASHINGTON — Brushing your teeth is, hopefully, a part of your daily routine. Without thinking, you brush in the morning... Read More
WASHINGTON — Brushing your teeth is, hopefully, a part of your daily routine. Without thinking, you brush in the morning and at night. Maybe you also floss. Beyond helping you look and feel fresh, the state of your teeth and gums plays a major role in... Read More
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WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced a bill on Wednesday that would extend Medicare’s COVID-era ability... Read More
WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced a bill on Wednesday that would extend Medicare’s COVID-era ability to support telehealth visits and pay for acute-level hospital care provided in patients’ homes. The proposed legislation, called the Preserving... Read More
WASHINGTON — With his chamber at an impasse, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., took to the floor of the Senate... Read More
WASHINGTON — With his chamber at an impasse, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., took to the floor of the Senate on Wednesday to urge his colleagues to “work constructively and with urgency” toward an agreement on the five-year FAA reauthorization... Read More
WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., police cleared out Israel-Hamas War protesters from George Washington University in the early hours of Wednesday... Read More
WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., police cleared out Israel-Hamas War protesters from George Washington University in the early hours of Wednesday but only after enduring congressional criticism for the delay. Thirty-three protesters were arrested at an encampment only blocks from the... Read More
Make no mistake, women’s health has been left behind in the United States. The U.S. leads developed nations in maternal morbidity,... Read More
Make no mistake, women’s health has been left behind in the United States. The U.S. leads developed nations in maternal morbidity, and this medical crisis has trickled into every facet of women’s health. One of the driving forces behind this current... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new rules require vaccination for... Read More
WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health released the results of a new study on the link between low oxygen... Read More
WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health released the results of a new study on the link between low oxygen levels while sleeping and epilepsy that first occurs after 60 years of age. The results of the study have been... Read More
