Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs was honored with the AOTA/AOTF Presidents’ Commendation in Honor of Wilma L. West. Established in 1990 as a memorial to Wilma L. West, this award honors a respected leader of the profession who has made sustained contributions to occupational therapy over a lifetime of service. Sargent’s Associate Dean […]
(1/6/24, MSNBC) Expert Quote: These facts may be alarming to hear, but know that the food system in the United States is relatively safe, thanks to the Food Safety Initiative, which began in 1997, says Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a clinical professor in the department of health sciences at Boston University. “This program coordinates the research, inspection, outbreak response, […]
(12/28/23, The Food Institute) Expert quote: “The nutrient quality of foods in a diet are key to helping folks reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, stroke, and diabetes. Magically turning sugar into fiber isn’t going to ensure that the diet is healthy and meeting a person’s long-term health needs.” – Clinical Professor of […]
(11/17/2023, The Manual) “Cranberry juice beverages can provide the healthy benefits of phytochemicals to the diet. The only downside is the added sugars. A cup of sweetened cranberry juice will provide about 30 grams of added sugar, equivalent to just over 7 teaspoons of added sugar.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, Nutrition […]
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 […]