3/5/12: BU Today, “Say Good-bye to Stress”
Boston University Student Health Services has a new Stress Buddy program designed to help students reduce stress and increase overall physical and emotional well-being. Read the entire story here.
Category: Alumni
Jordan R. Green, PhD, to Speak at Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Research Colloquium Series
Please join us at the following research seminar: Boston University Speech and Hearing Sciences Department Research Colloquium Series “Emerging perspectives on the development, assessment, and treatment of speech.” Jordan R. Green, Ph.D. Corwin Moore Professor, University of Nebraska Lincoln Director of Neurogenetic Communication Disorders Consortium, University of Nebraska Medical Center DATE: Tuesday, March 6, […]
2/29/12: The Boston Globe, “Getting By With a Little Help from My Friends”
Dr. Adam Naylor, a Sports Psychologist at Boston University, explains the benefits of a strong support system when working out. Read the entire interview here.
Reception for OT Alumni & Clinical Associates at AOTA Annual Conference in Indianapolis – April 27, 2012
Please join us at the 2012 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference for a collaborative reception co-hosted by the Departments of Occupational Therapy at Boston University and Tufts University. Friday, April 27, 20128:00-9:30 p.m. JW Marriott Indianapolis10 South West StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204 Occupational Therapy Alumni Award Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, Boston University […]
2/27/12: Lowell Sun, “Paleo Diet Lets You Eat Like a Caveman – and Still Lose Weight”
This article features information about the increasingly popular Paleo (hunter-gatherer) diet and an analysis by Sargent College clinical associate professor Joan Salge Blake. Read the entire story here.
2/27/12: The Boston Globe, “FDA Alert: Grapefruit and Medications, A Dangerous Mix”
Joan Salge Blake, a Sargent College clinical associate professor, explains how grapefruit can interfere with certain cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Read the entire article here.
2/24/12: Completely You, “Can a Burger Be Good for Your Heart?”
Sargent College clinical associate professor Joan Salge Blake explains how hamburgers can have a place in a healthy, well-balanced diet. Read the details here.
2/23/12: Everyday Health, “The Wheat Belly Diet”
Registered dietitian Joan Salge Blake analyzes the pros and cons of the wheat-free diet promoted by preventive cardiologist William Davis MD. Read the entire article here.
2/17/12: Science, “Perspective: Bridging Your Research Into Public Health”
Assistant Professor Kee Chan is featured in Science with her article explaining how to manage your current work while also investing enough time in your future. Read the entire article here.
2/23/12: The Boston Globe, “Lifting Things Up, and Putting Them Down”
Justin Parent, the assistant strength and conditioning coach at the Boston University Athletic Enhancement Center, answers a few questions about the importance of weight training. Read the entire article here.
2/14/12: Prevention Magazine, “10 Diet Splurges – And How Often You Can Afford to Make Them”
Registered dietitian and clinical associate professor Joan Salge Blake explains how to include certain “splurge” foods in an otherwise healthy diet. Read the entire article here.
Patrick C.M. Wong, PhD, to Speak at Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Research Colloquium Series
Please join us at the following research seminar: Boston University Speech and Hearing Sciences Department Research Colloquium Series “Personalized Learning: From Neurogenetic Markers to Modification of Training” Empirical studies and anecdotal evidence point to the fact that a large individual variability exists in learning in adulthood. In particular, second language learning, especially foreign phoneme and […]
2/16/12: The Boston Globe, “Drinking Your Way Thin”
Clinical associate professor Joan Salge Blake writes in this post about the impact of replacing sugar-laden drinks with water or diet soda. Read the entire post here.
2/16/12: The Daily Free Press, “Consumers’ Diets Depend on Portions Served to Them”
Joan Salge Blake, a registered dietitian and clinical associate professor at Sargent College, explains the implications of America’s increasing portion sizes. Read the rest of the article here.
2/15/12: BU Today, “BU To Take its Eggs Cage-Free”
Sargent College clinical associate professor Joan Salge Blake comments on the nutritional value of cage-free eggs compared to those produced by conventionally raised hens. Read the entire article here.