By Joseph C. Maroon, MD, June 11, 2020 Alzheimer’s disease and age-related dementia are associated with progressive impairment of cognitive function frequently severe enough to interfere with an individual’s activities of daily living. With over 50 million Americans age 65 and greater these diseases are regarded as the most significant public health challenges. Presently approximately […]
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On May 22, 2020, Dr Joseph Maroon was the virtual guest of Dr Robert Friedlander, Chairman of the Dept of Neurosurgery at UPMC. Dr Maroon is a neurosurgeon at UPMC who has also written, spoke and teaches on the topic of coping with stress and burnout. His lecture is entitled, The Secret to Balance and Resilience in ANY Pandemic. Here […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Webcast on Coping during the Pandemic
May 20, 2020 This Friday,May 22, 20202, at 1:00 pm Dr Joseph Maroon will be the virtual guest of Dr Robert Friedlander, Chairman of the Dept of Neurosurgery at UPMC. Dr Maroon is a neurosurgeon at UPMC who has also written, spoke and teaches on the topic of coping with stress and burnout. The upcoming lecture is […]
COVID-19 and Changing Sleep Patterns
May 11, 2020 Obtaining a good night’s sleep is vital daily routine that many people just don’t do. Whether it is due to work, child care, a noisy environment, or something else, unfortunately few Americans make sleep a priority. Additionally, even if people try to sleep more, according to a report from the CDC, about 30% of adults in America still […]
Countering Stress: For Your Health and Longevity
May 6, 2020 Over the last several months we have been bombarded with stress-inducing news. The COVID-19 pandemic, job losses, food and essential item shortages and most frightening daily reports of deaths and illness are all taking a toll. Stress is an essential part of the human existence. It can focus us, motivate us and […]
Dr Maroon’s Recent Interview on Immunoexcitotoxicity – Why Brain Trauma May Cause Chronic Inflammation
March 2020 Dr Joseph Maroon was recently interview by James Lyons-Weiler who hosts a podcast called Unbreaking Science. Dr Maroon has researched and written extensively on the topic of inflammation and concussion. In his seminal article with Dr Russell Blaylock, entitled, Immunoexcitotoxicity as a central mechanism in chronic traumatic encephalopathy-A unifying hypothesis, they discuss the possible genesis […]
Can Dementia Risk Be Reversed or Prevented?
By Joseph Maroon, MC, FACS March 2020 Multiple surveys have shown there is nothing more frightening for most people as they age than developing dementia, or more specifically, Alzheimer’s disease. The fact is newly diagnosed dementia is becoming more common because the greatest risk of dementia is living longer. In 2017, US population census reports […]
Burnout to Wellness Lecture by Dr Maroon at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
On April 1, 2020, the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is hosting a daylong conference entitled, Creativity in Medical Humanities. at their Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. This conference is free and open to the public. This year they have asked Dr Joseph Maroon to be the Keynote Speaker for the event. For more information Contact Dr. Susan […]
When Fighting a Cold or Flu Don’t Forget Nutritional Support
By Joseph Maroon, MD, FACS Having a cold or the flu is often sheer misery. Often we neglect the proper nutrition our bodies need to get well again. Because having a cold or the flu is such an inconvenience as well as a potentially serious health risk, avoiding it through better nutritional choices is a […]
Healthy Aging Tips by Dr Joseph Maroon
January 28, 2020 News Health Online Magazine recently interviewed Dr Joseph Maroon on his tips for healthy aging. In the article entitled, The Secrets to Healthy Aging, Dr Maroon relates many examples that he has practiced himself over the last 40 years to reduce and counter unhealthy aging. Here is a quote from Dr. Maroon. “Even […]