Congratulations to Professor Diane Dalton, recognized as an Honorary Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for her years of contributions to manual therapy education and practice.
(10/19/2023, Boston 25 News) According to the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center at BU, the number of students reporting food allergies has remained consistent over the last three years, around 11%. The most common allergens reported: were tree nuts, peanuts, and shellfish. “We typically will say if you are someone who has a lot of allergies […]
(10/27/2023, yahoo!life) Rothman notes that adolescents are more likely to be both the aggressor and the victim in a relationship, switching between the two roles. It’s different from adult relationships, in which one person is more likely to assume just one role. “What that means is young people are still formulating their relationship styles and behaviors,” Rothman […]
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Brown as the inaugural Director of Clinical Simulation at Sargent College. A clinical assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Brown has more than 30 years of experience in clinical education and practice with demonstrated success as a skilled educator, clinician, and leader in rehabilitation […]
(10/31/23, New York Post) “If you add too much fiber at once, this can cause GI discomfort and also some negative social ramifications (gas)… Physical activity is important. When you move, your GI tract moves. So, staying active will help move things along in your GI tract.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, […]
(10/31/2023, Health) Keep in mind that all of these pairings relate to the presence of these nutrients in foods, not supplements. Think of it this way: “It’s like going to the symphony—the first violinist is magnificent but when you put the whole orchestra behind the first violinist, it makes something magical,” Salge Blake says. “They […]
(10/13/2023, Consumer Reports) In the U.S., next to the traditional Thanksgiving preparations, sweet potato fries and chips are a common way of consuming this vegetable. Though they may be higher in some nutrients than their white potato counterparts, depending on how they’re made, both sweet potato fries and chips can be high in saturated fat […]
(10/26/2023, She Finds) “Baked apples topped with cinnamon and a dollop of Greek vanilla yogurt is a dessert that will please both your palate and your heart… Apples are rich in viscous soluble fibers that have been shown to help lower elevated blood cholesterol levels.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, Nutrition. Read […]
(10/21/2023, Newsweek) “In my experience working with individuals who want to lose some excess weight, some folks confuse their feelings of hunger with thirst. Drinking adequate amounts of water throughout the day may help hydrate them and reduce mindless munching.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, Nutrition Read the full article.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy are once again partnering to promote International Backpack Awareness Day on Friday, October 27, with the aim of educating students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the public about the serious health effects from backpacks that are too heavy or worn improperly. Occupational therapy […]
Book Chapters Bond, G.R., & Mueser, K.T. (2022). Supported employment. In W.E. Sowers, H.L. McQuistion, J.M. Ranz, J.M. Feldman, & P.S. Runnels (Eds.), Handbook of Community Psychiatry (Second Edition). Cham, Switzerland: Springer (pp. 513-24). McGurk, S.R., & Mueser, K.T. (2022). How can I improve my cognitive functioning to do better at work? In K. Duckworth […]
“A lot of people want to believe the person perpetrating the abuse is capable of change; they may have moments when they are a great father or they do a nice thing that gives hope that maybe they’ve changed,” she [Emily Rothman] said. “But what we know statistically is that for somebody who has started […]
(07/24/2023, The Conversation) “The new guidelines are part of a larger framework that addresses many aspects of health, including physical education, nutrition and hygiene. They include important improvements over the 1999 version, including standards that pertain to the well-being of gender and sexual minority populations. That’s noteworthy, given that other U.S. states have recently prohibited classroom education […]
Physical Therapy Department Chair Terry Ellis is one of 24 Charles River Campus faculty promoted to full professor this spring. Ellis specializes in neurorehabilitation, investigating the impact of exercise and rehabilitation on the progression of disability in those with Parkinson disease. She is the director of the BU Center for Neurorehabilitation and a Catherine Worthingham Fellow […]
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence, Staff Award of Merit, and the Faculty Award of Merit. Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence Alyssa Boucher, Clinical Assistant Professor, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Recognizing an outstanding teacher from the Sargent faculty, this award is named in honor of Whitney R. […]