( 2/5/2019, TEDxBU Talk) Professor Swathi Kiran explains what the future of rehabilitation will look like. Using the example of a person who has had a stroke and has trouble communicating, she talks through research that illustrates how the brain can be plastic and can change after rehabilitation. This talk was given at a TEDx event […]
(4/1/19, The Washington Post) Expert Quote: “It’s a wake-up call when you see that a healthy-sounding entree like eggplant parmigiana has over 1,000 calories. That’s more than half a day’s calories for many folks.” – Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(4/4/19, BU Today) BU Today profiles Sargent faculty member Larry Venis, BU’s assistant director of athletic training services. Venis appeared in his 1,000th game with the BU men’s hockey program this season. Read the article
Julie Ann Starr, PT, DPT, FAPTA, CCS, has been named a 2019 Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Starr is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training. The Catherine Worthingham Fellowship (FAPTA) honors APTA members who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession […]
(3/04/19, Chicago Sun-Times) Expert Quote: “Whole fat dairy contains various types of fat and some are less problematic than others. Calcium, vitamin D and potassium are three prevalent nutrients in milk that most Americans don’t get enough of.” – Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(2/28/19, WCVB Boston) Expert Quote: “All these little shifts or little changes in your diet add up. So having two fish meals a week — specifically, fatty fish, like salmon, tuna or sardines — will give you a robust source.” – Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(3/3/19, The New York Times) Expert Quote: “The restaurants really haven’t done enough. The big picture is that there have been some positive changes, but they’re small, and over all, the changes have gotten worse.” – Research Associate Professor Megan McCrory Read the article
(2/22/19, Reader’s Digest) Expert Quote: “The word ‘cake’ is your first tip-off that this is going to be a sweet treat. Each muffin weighs in at 590 calories and 51 grams of sugars. The muffin also contains high fructose corn syrup, as well as sugar in the streusel topping.” – Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake […]
(2/27/19, Forbes) Expert Quote: “Despite the vast number of choices offered at fast-food restaurants, some of which are healthier than others, the calories, portion sizes, and sodium content overall have worsened (increased) over time and remain high.” – Research Associate Professor Megan McCrory Read the article
(2/28/19, BU Research) Expert Quote: “[Orthorexia] causes people to become socially withdrawn, to become socially isolated. They can’t possibly eat unless they have controlled every aspect of the meal down to the very last bite.” – Associate Professor Paula Quatromoni Read the article
(2/27/19, BU Research) Expert Quote: “It doesn’t seem like fast food is going away anytime soon. I think we need more research into what kinds of solutions are going to help people make better choices at fast food restaurants and to find alternatives to eating fast food in the first place.” – Research Associate Professor Megan […]
(2/26/19, Men’s Health) Associate Professor and Health Sciences Department Chair Paula Quatromoni quoted in Men’s Health ahead of the HBO Report on Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel exploring eating disorders among male athletes. Read the article
Each year, Sargent College honors exceptional individuals within our community for their professional contributions. The Faculty Award of Merit honors a Sargent faculty member who has made an impactful service contribution benefiting the Sargent Community. The Staff Award of Merit honors a Sargent staff member who has demonstrated excellence in his/her position and made a positive impact on the […]
(2/12/19, BU Today) BU Today profiles Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake’s new podcast Spot On! The podcast is for college students, those who will be college students, and anyone who knows a college student. Sargent nutrition and BU COM students help Blake with the show. Read the article
(2/11/19, Reader’s Digest) Expert Quote: “[Linoleic acid] is an essential fatty acid your body can’t make, so you must consume it in your diet. It’s also the most abundant fatty acid in your skin. In a study of about 4,000 women, people with a diet higher in linoleic acid were associated with a lower likelihood of skin atrophy, better […]