(9/18/21, livestrong.com) Expert Quote: “A little bit of protein at each meal is going to help you feel more satiated. It will help you watch your weight and feel fuller for fewer calories, which is advantageous.” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the full article.
(September 11, 2021, BU Today) In this “Point of View piece,” BU faculty including Nutrition Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor Shelly DeBiasse discuss the importance of gender neutral language when discussing reproductive health care and how the media is failing to address that nonbinary people and trans men need abortion care, too. “The erasure […]
(September 2021, fruitsandveggies.org) Expert Quote: “The old proverb, dating back to 1866, ‘Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread’ and soon afterward shortened to ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away,’ still holds true. Low-calorie apples are high in fiber, phytochemicals, and potassium, which can […]
(9/6/21, rewire news group) Expert Quote: “The most important thing about this class is that it’s not coming from the perspective that there is something wrong with how autistic people communicate or socialize. It’s coming from the perspective that some people are different, and different is more than OK—it actually strengthens our society—and that autistic […]
(8/26/21, US News & World Report) Expert Quote: “Research has long held that excess weight increases the risk of many chronic diseases and health complications such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke. But the location of the excess weight on your body can also make a difference when it comes to your health.” – Clinical […]
Professor Emily Rothman, ScD has been appointed the new chair of the Sargent College Department of Occupational Therapy, effective September 2021. A public health expert, Rothman focuses on issues of social justice and health equity. Her current line of research examines the health and well-being of transition-age youth and autistic adults. Using etiologic and intervention […]
Sargent College Dean and Professor Christopher Moore and Assistant Professor Jennifer Zuk were honored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for their contributions to the professions of speech-language pathology and speech & hearing science. Moore received the Honors of the Association, the highest award ASHA bestows, for his distinguished contributions to the discipline of communication […]
Now enrolling for September, 2021 About the Program This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead interprofessional teams. Our program is designed for individuals with three or more years of professional experience in any health profession or setting, who lead, or aspire to lead, interprofessional teams. Learners […]
Boston University researchers urge caution when evaluating voice disorders over teleconferencing platforms due to differences in acoustic measurements. by Gina Matinca from the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering. Over the past year, people across the world learned how teleconferencing platforms like Zoom can help folks stay connected – playing […]
Researchers at Boston University and Boston Medical Center discover that patients with hyperfunctional voice disorders not only have changes to laryngeal motor patterns, but also disrupted ability to integrate auditory information. by Gina Matinca from the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering. A singer’s instrument is their voice, but their […]
Professor of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Cara Stepp has been named the new editor-in-chief for the Speech section of the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (JSLHR). Director of the Sensorimotor Rehabilitation Engineering Lab, Stepp’s research interests include improving the assessment and treatment of sensorimotor disorders of voice and speech as well as contributing […]
Spot On!, the Sargent College podcast hosted by Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake, covers timely nutrition topics, offering accurate and practical health and wellness information. Since its inception in 2019, the podcast explains the science around topics such as a Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prep, Intermittent Fasting, and Diets such as Paleo […]
Physical Therapy and Health Science faculty received the 2021 Whitney R. Powers Awards and Faculty Award of Merit, recognizing their ongoing commitment to service and teaching excellence during the 2020-2021 academic year. Professors Bria Dunham and Diane Heislein were honored with the 2021 Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence. Recognizing outstanding members of the […]
(3/15/2021, CNN) “In 1999, the late William Anthony, a psychologist and Boston University professor, and his wife, Camille, instituted National Napping Day. Their intent was to overcome American cultural prejudice against napping and to raise awareness about the health benefits of catching up on quality sleep.” Read the article
(3/15/2021, The Daily Free Press) “Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences held an event Thursday titled “Three Steps to Maximizing Nutrition and Satisfaction” focused on balancing food intake and creating strategies for healthy eating. Rachel Reynolds, the assistant director and senior nutritionist at BU’s Sargent Choice Nutrition Center and licensed dietitian, led […]