Jesse Zucker

WASHINGTON — The holiday season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is next week. A holiday centered around eating and drinking may cause stress if you’re trying to eat healthy. Thanksgiving is only one day — or maybe a few days, with leftovers. You may face a... Read More

WASHINGTON — Welcome to November. We’re well into autumn and it’s time to “fall back” — daylight saving time has ended, there’s plenty of beauty to see and holidays to look forward to. But as the weather gets colder and the sun sets earlier, many people... Read More

WASHINGTON — We’ve all woken up feeling groggy and dreading the day ahead. When you’re busy and stressed, it’s hard to get to bed early. Even if you manage an early bedtime, sometimes you can’t fall asleep. The CDC states that 33% of adults sleep less... Read More

WASHINGTON — Your to-do list starts the minute you wake up in the morning. Shower, coffee, breakfast, take kids to school and head to work. Maybe you’d like to go to the gym before you start your day, but you don’t have time. Instead of getting... Read More

WASHINGTON — Attention fall enthusiasts: we’ve reached peak foliage season in Washington, D.C.! The end of October into November is the best time to see the brightest orange, yellow, and red leaves on trees. They’ll hang around a little longer, but all too soon will change... Read More

WASHINGTON — The temperature is dropping, the leaves are colorful and your thoughts are probably turning to comfort foods like soups, stews and baked goods. You may be adding squash, pumpkin and apples to your recipes. There’s a reason these fruits and vegetables come to mind... Read More

WASHINGTON — We’re all familiar with the mid-afternoon slump. Time drags, your eyelids droop, you lose focus and your remaining energy dwindles. While reaching for another cup of coffee to power through the rest of your workday is understandable, it could hurt more than help. There’s... Read More

WASHINGTON — In ancient times, humans spent their days constantly on the move. They had great mobility and could walk, run, climb and squat with ease. Nowadays, we spend much of our time sitting, hunched over our computers. Even if you get to the gym a... Read More

WASHINGTON — Healthy habits can disappear when you live a stressful and busy life. You’re not sleeping enough or drinking enough water and you’re missing out on nutrients. When you finally go on vacation, you just want to grab a drink, lay in the sun and... Read More