BU Today: “Fake Meats Are Hot, but Are They Healthy?” – Quoting Prof Joan Salge Blake
(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
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Tailored Treatments Could Help Athletes with Eating Disorders – Prof Paula Quatromoni Quoted
(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
OTD Student Presents at Maternal and Child Health Leadership Conference
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), […]
Campus Life 101: Backpack Safety
(9/6/19, BU Today) Karen Jacobs, clinical professor of occupational therapy, offers tips on what to look for when buying a backpack and how to prevent discomfort and pain from a heavy pack. Read the article in BU Today
WSJ: “Karate Shows Promise for People With Parkinson’s” – quoting Prof Terry Ellis
(9/13/19, The Wall Street Journal) Expert quote: “Many people living with Parkinson’s disease have difficulty exercising on their own because of depression and apathy..The camaraderie is very motivating and helps people stick with it, which is half the battle.” – Terry Ellis, associate professor and chair, Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Read the […]
“Campus Life 101: Grocery Shopping” with Sargent Choice Director Stacey Zawacki
(9/6/19, BU Today) Stacey Zawacki, director of the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, offers tips to novice cooks and first-time apartment dwellers on how to shop for fresh produce and protein-rich foods. Read the article in BU Today
“Navigate the Dining Hall, Smartly” with Nutrition Prof Joan Salge Blake
(9/11/19, BU Today) Veteran nutritionist Joan Salge Blake, a clinical associate professor of nutrition and host of the podcast Spot On! has six wellness tips for navigating the dining hall. Listen to the podcast
Professor Karen Jacobs Named Sargent’s Associate Dean for Digital Learning & Innovation
Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs, EdD, OT, OTR, CPE, FAOTA was appointed Sargent College Associate Dean for Digital Learning & Innovation. In this role, Jacobs will leverage her extensive experience developing successful online or hybrid programs. Her efforts in this area recognize BU and Sargent’s increasing efforts in digital learning and will help […]
Reader’s Digest: “12 High-Fat Foods You Should Be Eating” – Quoting Prof Joan Salge Blake
(Reader’s Digest) Expert quote: “I love them, and they love you,” says Joan Salge Blake, a clinical professor of nutrition at Boston University. “While black olives are about 90 percent fat, it’s healthy fat! I add them to salad because they also add fiber.” Read the Article
Newsmax: “The Right Foods to Eat When You’re Over 50” – Quoting Joan Salge Blake
(8/05/19, Newsmax) Expert quote: “Mother Nature is not kind to us,” says BU Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake. “As we age, the metabolic rate declines, so we need fewer calories. But at the same time, we need as many or even more nutrients. So, we have to be smart about diet choices. We have to […]
U.S. News & World Report: “Top Nutrition Fallacies” – Quoting Prof Joan Salge Blake
(7/22/19, U.S. News & World Report) Expert quote: “The biggest myth is that white foods, such as pasta and white vegetables, are nutrition slackers compared to whole grain and more colorful, phytochemical-rich veggies,” explains BU Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake. “This is totally wrong.” Read the Article
Prof Michelle Mentis Named American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Fellow
Clinical Professor Michelle Mentis, chair of the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The status of Fellow is retained for life and is one of the highest honors ASHA can bestow. This honor recognizes professional or scientific achievement and is given to an […]
Could Autism, Depression Be Rooted in Our Brain’s Ability to Pay Attention?
(7/17/19, The Brink) Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Basilis Zikopoulos is developing a stimulated human brain to test if autism, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders stem from disruptions in the “attentional searchlight.” With the support of the National Institute of Mental Health, Zikopoulos is trailblazing the first map of how the thalamic reticular nucleus (attentional […]
Professor Cara Stepp Receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Cara Stepp, an associate professor in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, is a 2019 recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This is the “highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show […]
NBC News: “The Best Healthy Travel Snacks” – Quoting Joan Salge Blake
(6/26/19, NBC News) Expert quote: If you were intrigued by roasted chickpeas but don’t have the time or inclination to heat up the oven, you can purchase them instead. “They’re high in fiber and flavor and are light as a feather so they don’t weigh down your travel bag.” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake. […]