June 28, 2021 Dr. Joseph Maroon was featured in an article by The Intelligencer/ Wheeling News-Register , which covered the memorial service for baseball hall of famer Phil Niekro. Niekro passed away at the age of 81 on Dec. 26, 2020 of a rare type of cancer. Niekro had played 24 seasons in the MLB […]
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RSS feed for this sectionKetogenic 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 […]
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 […]
The 12 Greatest Risk Factors for Dementia
The Lancet is one of the most respected medical journals in the world. In 2017 they published 9 of the most important risk factors for the development of dementia. In their most recent update in 2020 that have added 3 additional important risk factors. The Lancet 12 modifiable risk factors account for about 40% of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Dr. Maroon’s Recent Podcast on Burnout
April 2021 – Dr. Joseph Maroon was recently interviewed on Physicians On Purpose [POP] Podcast by Dike Drummond, MD on Wellness and Burnout. Dr. Maroon has written and spoke extensively on the topic of burnout and wellness. In his recent book – Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life, he addresses his own […]
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 […]
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 […]