Professor Helen Barbas and Graduate Program in Neuroscience student Mary Kate Joyce have created a detailed map of the neural pathways leading to and from area 25 in a nonhuman primate, a complex region known as the “sadness center” of the brain. “The pattern of connection is very important,” says Barbas. Read the article.
(12/18/19, BU Today) In a windowless room in the basement of Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, the day has finally arrived. It’s the Big Dissection. Two cadavers lie on gurneys in the back of the room under sharp fluorescent lights. Over the course of the semester so far, the graduate students have dissected […]
(11/25/19, BU Today) As a pre-med student at Sargent College, Jonathan Orrala (Sargent’13) wouldn’t have seemed a natural pick to become a corporate recruiter. But he’s found a passion (and an unusual use for his University education) in that role. “[My current position] is empowering and rewarding. I don’t think the industries have made a […]
(11/19/19, Runner’s World) Expert Quote: “The truth is, none of these strategies will solve the problem; they actually risk making it worse by overemphasizing weight or controlling food intake. The volume of questions on these themes tells me that coaches are in dire need of education on these topics.” – Associate Professor Paula Quatromoni Read […]
(11/05/19, Insider) Expert Quote: “[Peanut butter and jelly sandwich] provides protein, carbs, and fat. I could survive forever on this meal. Most American children do.” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(11/19/19, BU Today) Thanksgiving can mean a table piled high with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pies and more. In this Wellness Wednesday podcast, Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake talks to BU Today about how to make smart choices at the Thanksgiving table. Take a listen.
(11/25/19, U.S. News) Expert Quote: “The time of day that you eat your dinner may have an impact on how your body stores the excess calories from your feast. Research is suggesting that eating a higher percentage of your daily calories closer to the time you go to sleep may increase your body fat…Rather than […]
(11/25/19, Gizmodo) Expert Quote: “There is no one single disease that we will all be dying from in the future and what we are most at risk of will depend heavily on geography. While we have made great progress in controlling some of our biggest past killers, such as polio and the plague, there are […]
(11/18/19, The Boston Globe) Expert Quote: “’Milk’ used to refer to cow’s milk. But these days, milk is as likely to come from a plant as a cow. As milk choices proliferate, it’s important to know that not all milks offer equal health benefits.” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(11/14/19, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “Do the tables look dirty? Are there crumbs on the floor? If they see the table is dirty, the fork is dirty or the plate is dirty, they should go home and tell their parents. A child’s immune system is not as robust as an adult. They’re still growing. So […]
(11/13/19, BU Today) In this op-ed, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Health Sciences Chair Paula Quatromoni argues for system-wide changes to protect athletes from body-shaming, abuse, and dietary neglect. “The only way forward is by breaking the silence to raise awareness and demand change. When athletes tell their stories, as Mary Cain has, they protect […]
(10/29/19, Food Network) Expert Quote: “The recipients smile, and you feel good. What a sweet deal!” – Clinical Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the article
(10/25/19, Simplemost) Expert Quote: “if it’s protein you’re looking for, combining the benefits of chocolate with peanuts or almonds will do the trick. Not only do nuts have protein, but they also provide fiber, both of which can help you stay full longer and perhaps avoid stuffing yourself with a ton of other candy.” – Clinical […]
(10/23/2019, BU Today) “We know that Americans love their sweets and that it’s contributing to health problems like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, to name just a few. But is sugar always bad? Of course not. How can you practice self-control? And is it OK to throw out the sugar rules for one […]