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Ketogenic Diet for Brain Tumors – Read Article by Dr. Maroon

June 2021 –  In the May 31, 2021 Frontiers in Nutrition Journal, an article co-authored by Dr. Joseph Maroon presents a case report on the benefits of a ketogenic diet for a malignant brain tumor.  For the last 10 years neurosurgeon Dr. Maroon has collaborated with Thomas Seyfried, PhD at Boston College, and others on […]

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Physician Heal Thyself – Interview with Dr. Maroon

June 2021  In this months Newsmax Health online blog Dr. Joseph Maroon is interviewed in an article entitled, Lessons From Doctors Who Healed Themselves. In the article, author Lynn Allison highlights the health journeys of 5 physicians who have overcome serious health and mental health adversities.  Dr. Maroon relates his midlife trauma that eventually caused […]

Dr. Joseph Maroon Honored by Pittsburgh Steelers for Years of Service

May 19, 2021  The sport of professional football is recognized worldwide with players and team news and weekly games daily broadcasted to cheering fans. There are, however, many things the fans don’t see or recognize that happen off the field.  One of these is the work of medical professionals, that every NFL team has, who […]

Memory Care

When is it Time to Consider Memory Care?

May 2021  In the most recent Pittsburgh 55+ Magazine Dr. Joseph Maroon discusses one of the most important and often awkward discussions families sometimes have with a older loved one.  In his article, Dr. Maroon provides information on “Red Flags” indicating possible signs and symptoms a person with dementia might have and why additional care, […]

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Dr. Maroon’s Concussion Article Appearing In Health Radar Newsletter

May 2021 – Dr. Joseph Maroon is a a neurosurgeon and concussion expert who recently was asked by Health Radar Newsletter, a publication of NewsMaxHealth.com, to discuss the latest information on concussion.  The article, entitled, What Happens When You Suffer a Concussion?, relates concussion basics along with the importance of customizing the treatment to the […]

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The Benefits of Omega-3’s for Stress and Aging

April 22, 2021  The science of epigenetics explains how our lifestyle and our environment can effect our health for better or for worse.  For example, scientists have studied populations that generally maintain a healthy weight and diet, exercise, have a less stressful lifestyle and avoid toxins (4 Pillars) can live significantly longer than than those […]

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How to Discuss Dementia with a Parent

In a Series of Radio shows, Dr. Joseph Maroon’s colleague and physician assistant Jeff Bost PAC, presented information on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia related topics.  In the series of radio shows are entitled, Healthy Living and Dementia Prevention. During this series Mr. Bost talks about the most common risk factors for dementia, what can be […]