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The Evolution of Life and Career

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 […]

Good Food

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

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 […]

Supplements

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 […]

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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 Maroon and daughter Bella at Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Feb 26, 22014

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 […]