(10/13/17) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake criticizes the FDA for delaying the implementation of a new food nutrition label, a “much-needed” update to address the “unhealthy diets and physical inactivity” in the country. In 2016, she writes, the FDA revealed a new label that included a clearer focus on calories, real serving sizes and added sugars, […]
Mental health advocate Tipper Gore (CAS ’70) visited BU Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) during BU alumni weekend on September 15. She met with Sargent College and CPR leadership and learned more about CPR’s PhotoVoice initiative. Gore meets with Sargent Dean Chris Moore and CPR Executive Director E. Sally Rogers. Zlatka Russinova, CPR senior research […]
(10/11/17) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “It’s not surprising that studies show that college students often fall short in the sleep department. Insufficient sleep can cause an increase in the hunger-promoting hormone ghrelin and a decrease in the hunger-suppressing hormone leptin. Naps are an excellent way to catch up on lost sleep.” Read […]
(10/10/17) Professor Gerald Kidd and Research Associate Professor Virginia Best quoted. Expert quotes: “This is a problem that conventional hearing aids don’t solve. In a room full of people talking — a party, a social situation — sometimes people with hearing loss are lost and they disengage. It has a real human consequence,” Kidd said. “A […]
Jean Daley, Sargent’s Manager of Research Administration, is the inaugural recipient of the Boston University Excellence in Research Administration Award. Daley was honored at a ceremony September, 26, hosted by Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Gloria Waters. This award recognizes administrators for their dedicated service in support of our faculty.
(7/8/17) Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs quoted. Expert quote: “Children may report having discomfort or pain, but with no longitudinal studies on backpack use, we are taking the evidence-based literature and extrapolating what we see.” Read full article here.
(8/2/17) Stroke patients may soon be able to wear a robotic suit that can help them walk without a limp. Researchers at Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences and the Harvard School of Engineering worked together to develop a wearable “soft” robotic suit, also called an exosuit, that can help with post-stroke recovery. […]
(08/01/17) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: The more affluent “are more likely to have better health care, access to a variety of diverse fruits and vegetables, and an overall understanding about the role of lifestyle and diet in disease prevention.” Read full article here.
(07/31/17) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “To decrease the amount of saturated fat in your burger — but not the size of it — use half the amount of lean ground beef and add tons of diced onions, mushrooms and peppers. Your burger patty will still be a robust size but […]
A soft wearable robotic suit promotes normal walking in stroke patients, opening new approaches to gait re-training and rehabilitation Upright walking on two legs is a defining trait in humans, enabling them to move very efficiently throughout their environment. This can all change in the blink of an eye when a stroke occurs. In about […]
(7/26/17) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “I drink infused water to beat the summer heat. Place sliced fruit or, better yet, cucumbers, in the center infuser of a pitcher and pour in the water. Keep the pitcher in the refrigerator for a refreshing no-calorie, no-sugar-added chilled beverage. Research also suggests that […]
(7/26/17) Research Associate Professor Megan McCrory quoted. Expert quote: “A key factor determining if people like a food or not is their previous exposure to it.” Read full article here.
(7/25/17) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: Tart cherry juice contains melatonin, “which can help you sleep better and longer.” View full article here.
Human Physiology alum Angelica Chan (’17) talks about her passion for public health “Upon transferring to BU, Chan decided she wanted to be involved with Global Brigades on a broader level and become campus chairperson. In this capacity, she was BU’s student representative to the larger organization, managed communication between her chapter and other surrounding […]
(6/29/17) Research Associate Professor and Senior Research Specialist at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) Zlatka Russinova quoted. Expert quote: “It’s very important for people to balance between work requirements and their mental health.” Read full article here.