In the Summer 2014 CNS publication Congress Quarterly, Dr Joseph Maroon writes about how his diverse interests in epigenetics, nutrition, physical exercise, concussion and managing chronic stress has influenced both his career as a neurosurgeon and how he approaches life. Read the entire article HERE starting on page 16. I also have reconfirmed that being […]
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It was this time last year Dr Joseph Maroon began training for his 8th Ironman competition. Drawing on his prior training experiences, nutritional expertise and mental conditioning he sat down with the editors of Muscle & Body Magazine in November 2013 for an interview about “The Making Of an Ironman”. Read some quotes from […]
Why we Can’t Stop Eating
One of the most profound scientific reports came out this month that sheds light on why food addiction is so hard to overcome and the serious consequences for our health as a society. This article from JAMA, Increasing Adiposity Consequence or Cause of Overeating? by David Ludwig, PhD., discusses research on how fat cells, called adipocytes, are formed […]
White House Conference on Concussion
Concussion is no longer considered a “ding” to the head. With today’s concussion conference at the White House preventing, recognizing and treating concussion takes on more importance as a national public health issue. Concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain caused by traumatic biomechanical forces. Sport- and recreation-related concussions are conservatively […]
Does your Doctor Listen?
When a person comes into a doctor’s office they are always under a some type of stress. They have come to you for a problem they often know very little about, are typically in pain or discomfort and desperately trying to remember everything they want to say about their condition. With that backdrop physicians are […]
Tell Your Doctor What Dietary Supplements You Are Taking
In a recently published article using survey data from the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) researchers found that 1 in 3 Americans taking prescription drugs were also taking dietary supplements. This was certainly not an unexpected finding. People with a medical condition often proactively work to improve their health and nutrition in […]
Dr Joseph Maroon’s Anti-Aging Tips
Even my closest friends are often surprised when then ask me my age. Despite my youthful appearance I can tell you the birth date posted on my driver’s license is correct. Although youthful appearance is not the only goal of adopting an anti-aging lifestyle it is a great side benefit. Our skin, without makeup or […]
Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
Thirty-one percent of Americans are hypertensive, 30% are prehypertensive, and approximately 20% are hypertensive yet unaware of their status according to a recent study published in the March 6, 2014 American Journal of Hypertension. In addition the authors note that only 47% of those with hypertension are adequately controlled. The study they report on is a meta-analysis of […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Video Clips from Mt Kilimanjaro
See Video as Dr Maroon films Live Free Foundation founder and triple amputee Rajesh Durbal make climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dr Joseph Maroon is many things, including world-renowned, health and nutrition expert, concussion expert and triathlete, but as of February 26, 2014 you can add mountain climber. Starting out on February 20th […]
Video Interview of Dr Joseph Maroon Inspiring Climb of Mt Kilimanjaro
Dr Joseph Maroon is many things, including world-renowned, health and nutrition expert, concussion expert and triathlete, but as of February 26, 2014 you can add mountain climber. Now back in Pittsburgh Dr Maroon talks about his fellow climbers and the struggles they overcame just to be there and those encountered during the climb. See entire […]