(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.
BU Institute for Health System Innovation and Policy Director Dr. Jonathan Woodson delivers the 2017 Sargent College Commencement Address.
We invite you to learn more about our nutrition programs by joining us at an information session. A faculty member or program graduate will be present to answer questions regarding program curricula, admission policies, and career options. All sessions are located at Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02155. To RSVP, contact Diane Wadman […]
(6/13/17) Clinical Associate Professor Nancy Lowenstein quoted in everydayhealth.com. Expert quote: “You might get a scooter because fatigue is a big issue, and you know you can’t propel yourself in a manual chair very far,” says Lowenstein. A manual chair requires “strength and endurance to propel it yourself, if you are going to be independent.” […]
Abnormal voice patterns thought to be created by emotional stress may instead be due to breakdowns in speech motor control. Hyperfunctional voice disorders (HVDs) are hard to describe but easy to hear. People with the condition produce a grab-bag of forms of unusual voice behaviors that make them more difficult to follow. Nodules on the […]
Professor Gerald D. Kidd in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences has been selected to serve as a member of the Auditory System Study Section for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review. His term will run through June 2023. Members are selected on the basis of their demonstrated competence […]
Jonathan Woodson, MD, director of the BU Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy will deliver the 2017 convocation address at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. A former assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Defense, Woodson is a Larz Anderson Professor in Management and Professor of the Practice at […]
Three Occupational Therapy doctoral students – Maddy Emerson, Casey Primeau, and Natalie Petrone – have been accepted to the American Occupational Therapy Association Student Internship Program. They will work with AOTA special interest groups in physical disabilities, technology, and mental health, respectively.