Dr. Maroon received an athletic scholarship to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where as an undergraduate, he was named a Scholastic All-American in football. Dr. Maroon has successfully maintained his personal athletic interests through participation in 9 marathons and more than 72 Olympic-distance triathlon events. However, his greatest athletic accomplishment is his participation in 8 Ironman triathlons (Hawaii – 1993, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013; Canada – 1995; New Zealand – 1997; Germany – 2000), where he usually finishes in the top 10 of his age group. Recently, in July 2012 and 2013, he finished second and third, respectively, in his age group in the Muncie, Indiana half Ironman triathlon. In October 2013 he completed his 5th World Championship Ironman in Kona, Hawaii.In a recent interview by KDKA Pittsburgh TV News, Dr Joseph Maroon was asked about the new technology of wearable devices to influence your health. The Apple Watch is an example of a monitoring technology that can monitor heart rate and is even been reported to detect certain cardiac arrhythmias or abnormal beats. In his […]
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Dr Maroon Discusses CBD in Better Nutrition Magazine
Better Nutrition Magazine January 2020 Issue – Dr Joseph Maroon was recently interviewed by Better Nutrition Magazine on the topic of hemp-derived CBD (Cannabidiol). The Magazine interviewed Dr Joseph Maroon and a pharmacist about the facts and fiction surrounding CBD as a dietary supplement. In the article they cite many of the findings reported in his 2018 article […]
Brain Health Benefits of Dancing
January 16, 2019 – Dancing is a great way for your body to stay in shape. It improves strength, endurance and balance. And it is also fun! As consultant to St Barnabas Health System’s Cognitive Brain Health Program, I was please to learn the positive responses from residents who now have the opportunity to learn and […]
Reflections of the Spiritual Side of a Balanced Life
December 28, 2019 -Dr Joseph Maroon’s book, Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life, is more that a self-help book. Square One is the result of a lifetime of successes, failures and personal life lessons that most people would keep to themselves. Fortunately, to our benefit, Dr Maroon has shared these stories and the […]
Dr Maroon Advises First Sports Med Fellowship in Neurosurgery at UPMC
First Sports Med Fellowship Established Pittsburgh, September 12, 2019 — In what is considered the first such program of its kind in the nation, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery has created a three-month sports medicine fellowship for residents. Fifth-year resident Enyinna Nwachuku, MD, (pictured with Dr Maroon) will serve the first fellowship that will […]
Healthy Skin From the Inside and Out
Introduction To understand skin health and how to fight the aging process it is important become familiar with the environmental exposures, nutritional requirements and structural skin changes that can occur as we age. It is also just as important to know how our overall health and body functions to support our skin over time. First and foremost […]
Preparing for Life’s Challenges
December 2019 Northern Connections Magazine. Dr Joseph Maroon is a featured contributor to Northern Connections Magazine. In the December issue, Dr Maroon focuses on Building Resilience –Preparing for Life’s Challenges. In the article Dr Maroon provides personal insights and tips on how you can “bounce back” from difficult experiences. He makes the analogy of an athlete […]
Fall Risk and Aging: What You Need to Know
November 26, 2019 According to the CDC, falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. Each year, 33% of older adults aged 65 and older experiences a fall. And if you fall once you are two to three times more likely to fall again. As a neurosurgeon, I have witnessed first hand […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Interviewed on Anti-aging Tips
Nov 5, 2019 In a wide ranging interview with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine A4M entitled, ANTI-AGING TIPS – ADOPTING A YOUTH PRESERVING LIFESTYLE, Dr Joseph Maroon reveals many of his best tips to stay young as long as possible. Dr. Maroon, among his many accomplishments as a neurosurgeon, best selling author, keynote speaker, sports medicine expert, triathlete, he is also the […]
Hear Dr Maroon’s Latest Podcast on CBD Benefits
October 31, 2019 Dr Joseph Maroon was recently interviewed by Matt Baum, host of the podcast entitled, Ministry of Hemp. The podcast is entitled, The Anti-Aging Properties Of CBD. Dr Maroon discusses the topics of neurological and anti-aging benefits of CBD from his review article. To hear part of the podcast click below To read the […]