On April 30, 2015, Dr Joseph Maroon, and his team of researchers from UPMC, published their results of a study on vitamin D levels in professional athletes. The study investigated vitamin D levels in 80 professional football players and found only 25 (31%) had adequate vitamin D levels. In addition, they reported that of the African […]
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May 17, 2015 Ohiopyle, PA – The Crucible 70 mile hike on the Laurel Highlands Trail through Western PA was successfully completed by over 50 hikers this weekend. Exceeding their goal of $60,000 Dr. Maroon, co-chairman, commented “this was a – win-win, for everyone involved.” Not only did we bring awareness to veteran services and […]
Dr Maroon Starts Out Today on 70 mile Hike to Support Veterans
Dr. Joseph Maroon’s training is over as he starts out today on a 70 mile, 3 day hike across the Laurel Highland Trial located in central PA. The hike is called the Crucible will finish on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at OhioPyle. There are 50 participants from all over the Western PA area participating in […]
Keep you Brain Sharp – Eat Better
May 7, 2015 In a study published this month in Neurology researchers looked at dietary habits from over 40 countries and found that diet can make a big difference when it comes to brain function as we age. The new study suggests that improving overall diet quality is an important factor for lowering the risk […]
Why do 95% of all Weight loss Diets Fail?
May 7, 2015 In a recent study by Cornell University researchers looked at over 100 weight loss diets and found those that relied on “will power” to succeed only work about 5% of the time. Trying to identify a better method they reported that the CAN method may work better, CAN stands for healthier foods […]
PET Scan may Diagnosis CTE without Autopsy
April 6, 2015 Dr. Joseph Maroon was asked to comment on the latest study to investigate the use of PET scans to diagnosis neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) prior to autopsy. Click HERE to news article. Click HERE to read scientific article Dr. Joseph Maroon of the University of Pittsburgh […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Discusses Training for 70 mile Hike
Hike to support Veteran Services Dr. Maroon is currently training for a 70 mile hike across the Laurel Highland Trial located in central PA. The hike is called the Crucible and will take place on May 15-17, 2015. “The Crucible is an exciting physical challenge for all participants, and more importantly, it is a great […]
Author of War on Football Book Comments on CTE
Mach 21, 2015 – Daniel J. Flynn, the author of The War on Football: Saving America’s Game, edits Breitbart Sports that posted an article questioning the number of CTE cases reported by the NY Times. Times online archive shows 261 articles, including 21 published in 2015, under a search for “chronic traumatic encephalopathy.” That’s more than four articles […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Responses to NFL Player Retirement
March 18, 2015 – Dr Joseph Maroon was asked by ESPN, NFL Channel and other media outlets to comment on San Francisco 49er’s linebacker Chris Borland’s intentions to retire due to his fear of brain injury from football. Dr Maroon is a noted expert in concussion management and has worked with the Pittsburgh Steelers and […]
Dr Joseph Maroon asked to Address NY City Council on Concussion Bill
January 23, 2015 – Neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr Joseph Maroon presented testimony to the members of the NY City Council on a proposed rule on side medical coverage for organized youth football in the city. A new bill had been proposed by Council that would require placing doctors on the sidelines at youth games […]