8/24/12: Huffington Post, “5 Myths About Nutritional Supplements”
Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake is quoted in this article commenting on common myths of taking supplements. Read the entire article here.
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8/22/12: The Washington Post, “Kids computer chairs”
Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs is quoted in this article discussing how to choose a computer chair for children. Read the entire article here.
8/21/12: The Boston Globe, “The Freshman 15 is a myth, but the Graduation Gain isn’t”
Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake writes in this article about the myth of the freshman 15 and the reality of average weight gain during the first year of college as well as after graduation. Read the entire article here.
Denis C. Guttridge, PhD, to Speak at Health Sciences Research Seminar Series
Department of Health Sciences Research Seminar Series Presents: Muscling in on NF-kB signaling in metabolism and cancer Denis C. Guttridge, Ph.D Assistant Professor Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology & Medical Genetics The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute Columbus, Ohio Monday, September 24, 2012 12:00 noon Room 101 Sargent College 635 […]
8/17/12: Seacostonline, “Heavy backpacks can cause long-term health issues”
Karen Jacobs, clinical professor of occupational therapy, is quoted in this article commenting on the health risks of wearing backpacks that are too heavy. Read the entire article here.
8/15/12: US News & World Report, “Teens Model Parents’ Eating Habits”
Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake is quoted in this article commenting on the eating habits of teens and how parents can help their teenagers eat a healthy diet. Read the entire article here.
Troy Ghashghaei, PhD, to Speak at Health Sciences Research Seminar Series
Department of Health Sciences Research Seminar Series Presents: Troy Ghashghaei, Ph.D North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Raleigh-Durham, NC From stem cells to neural networks: developing novel cell-based therapies for pathological and behavioral deficits in the brain Friday, August 17, 2012 3:00 pm Room 417 Sargent College 635 Commonwealth Avenue Boston University HOST: […]
8/14/2012: The Boston Globe, “A meal makeover may help you lose weight”
Joan Salge Blake, clinical associate professor of nutrition, writes in this post about how you can cook healthier versions of your favorite meals to stay healthy and lose weight. Read the entire article here.
8/13/12: Union Leader, “Mental health center to be research site”
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is featured in this article for a 5-year project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Read the entire article here.
8/13/12: The Boston Globe, “Defusing Stress on campus”
Dori Hutchinson, director of services at BU’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, is featured in this Q & A session discussing the amount of stress on campus that is taking a toll on students as well as how the university is working to help students. Read the entire article here.
8/13/12: The Washington Post, “Baby boomers embrace vegetarianism, but such diets have risks as well as benefits”
This article features Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake discussing the effect of a vegetarian diet on the health of baby boomers. Read the entire article here.
8/9/12: PRx Blog, “Podcast: Talking Olympics and Nutrition”
Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake is featured in this podcast discussing the diets of Olympic athletes. Listen to the podcast here.
8/7/12: The Boston Globe, “Should you be eating a gluten-free diet?”
Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake writes in this post about the growing popularity of gluten-free diets and whether they are right for everyone. Read the entire article here.
8/6/12: FOX News, “FDA approves two new drugs to treat obesity”
Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake is interviewed in this video on the FDA approval of two new drugs meant to treat obesity. View the entire video here.
8/2/12: The Daily Free Press, “Terriers at the Olympics: Mennigen highlights week one in London with gold”
Sargent rising junior Ella Gunson is featured in this article as a member of New Zealand’s Olympic field hockey team representing BU at the Olympic games. Read the entire article here.