(11/19/19, BU Today) Thanksgiving can mean a table piled high with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pies and more. In this Wellness Wednesday podcast, Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake talks to BU Today about how to make smart choices at the Thanksgiving table. Take a listen.
(11/25/19, U.S. News) Expert Quote: “The time of day that you eat your dinner may have an impact on how your body stores the excess calories from your feast. Research is suggesting that eating a higher percentage of your daily calories closer to the time you go to sleep may increase your body fat…Rather than […]
(11/25/19, Gizmodo) Expert Quote: “There is no one single disease that we will all be dying from in the future and what we are most at risk of will depend heavily on geography. While we have made great progress in controlling some of our biggest past killers, such as polio and the plague, there are […]
(11/18/19, The Boston Globe) Expert Quote: “’Milk’ used to refer to cow’s milk. But these days, milk is as likely to come from a plant as a cow. As milk choices proliferate, it’s important to know that not all milks offer equal health benefits.” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
Professorship Spans Two Continents and Three Generations Speech-language and hearing scientist Swathi Kiran has been named the inaugural James and Cecilia Tse Ying Professor in Neurorehabilitation at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation: Sargent College. Spanning two continents and three generations, the professorship was established by a $2.5 million gift from James and […]
Occupational Therapy Professors Ellen Cohn, Wendy Coster, and Gael Orsmond received the Community Partner Award from MAB Community Services/Ivy Street School. Beverly Brown, a member of the Ivy Street School board of directors and the director of development, industry at Boston University School of Public Health, presented the award. In her introduction, Brown praised the […]
(11/14/19, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “Do the tables look dirty? Are there crumbs on the floor? If they see the table is dirty, the fork is dirty or the plate is dirty, they should go home and tell their parents. A child’s immune system is not as robust as an adult. They’re still growing. So […]
(11/13/19, BU Today) In this op-ed, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Health Sciences Chair Paula Quatromoni argues for system-wide changes to protect athletes from body-shaming, abuse, and dietary neglect. “The only way forward is by breaking the silence to raise awareness and demand change. When athletes tell their stories, as Mary Cain has, they protect […]
Clinical Professors Karen Jacobs and Robin Newman have been honored by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Jacobs, Sargent’s Associate Dean for Digital Learning & Innovation, was chosen to receive the Outstanding Mentor Award in recognition of her “boundless enthusiasm to educate, innovate, connect, and mentor.” This award recognizes occupational therapy practitioners who have […]
(10/29/19, Food Network) Expert Quote: “The recipients smile, and you feel good. What a sweet deal!” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(10/25/19, Simplemost) Expert Quote: “if it’s protein you’re looking for, combining the benefits of chocolate with peanuts or almonds will do the trick. Not only do nuts have protein, but they also provide fiber, both of which can help you stay full longer and perhaps avoid stuffing yourself with a ton of other candy.” – Clinical […]
(10/23/2019, BU Today) “We know that Americans love their sweets and that it’s contributing to health problems like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, to name just a few. But is sugar always bad? Of course not. How can you practice self-control? And is it OK to throw out the sugar rules for one […]
(10/21/19, BU Today) Expert Quote: “Don’t just assume the new options are healthier than the cow.” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(10/25/19, Reuters) Expert Quote: “An eating disorder in an athlete can remain hidden or invisible, and that is where it wreaks havoc. Eating disorders in sport are ‘metabolic injuries’ that, when left untreated, have devastating consequences to physical health, mental health and athletic performance.” – Associate Professor Paula Quatromoni Read the article
On September 25, 2019, doctor of occupational therapy student Kylie Woodall (Sargent ’21) and Clinical Assistant Professor Leanne Yinusa-Nyahkoon attended the 2019 CityMatCH Maternal and Child Health Leadership Conference in Providence, RI. They were invited panel participants and also presented their work on the Gabby Preconception Care system. Developed by researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC), […]