UPMC Neurosurgeon and Triathlete Dr Joseph Maroon to Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro With Expedition of 10 Amputees Attempt First Ever Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro Dr Joseph Maroon, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at UPMC Presbyterian and Passavant Hospitals, will participate as medical adviser to first ever climb of Mount Kilimanjaro by 10 amputees starting February 20, 2014. […]
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RSS feed for this sectionNot All Back Pain Requires Surgery
A persistent ache in the lower back with occasional shooting pains down the legs and muscles so tight you can’t even stand up straight are some of the most common complaints I hear on a daily basis. But despite being trained as a neurosurgeon I rarely have to operate on most people with these complaints. […]
Slowing Cellular Aging – With Resveratrol
How To Slow Cellular Aging Resveratrol appears to be the strongest natural longevity gene-activating substance tested to date. Read Dr. Maroon’s article on longevity and resveratrol. Much of this information can be found in his book The Longevity Factor. Read Article Here For the last six years, researchers worldwide have continued to advance studies on […]
Understanding Human Longevity: Why Humans Will Continue to Live Longer
Human society has evolved at such a dramatic rate over the last 10,000 years that despite a similar facial appearance if we did somehow meet an early ancestor few would recognize any significant similarities. Early man was generally short, hungry, unkempt by today’s standards and most often didn’t live past the age of 30. As […]
Interview of NFL Player Jermichael Finley after his Recent Spine Surgery by Dr Maroon
December 22, 2013 – See ESPN video interview of Green Bay Packers Tight end Jermichael Finley discussing his recent spinal injury and surgery by Dr Joseph Maroon. See Video Here on ESPN Website
Advances in Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
Neurosurgery tends to be the most advanced field when advancing the use of new technology to help patients. The latest advances in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease are revolutionizing the way medicine is improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of people who would otherwise be placed in nursing homes. The latest technology […]
Using Diet to Help Treat Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Research investigating lifestyle and diet choices have confirmed that regular exercise, reduced exposures to environmental toxins/pollutants, saturated dietary fats and stress can promote health and prevent cancer. But what about using a specialized diet to actually treat cancer? Recently scientists have discovered that […]
Benefits of a Multivitamin
Get The Nutritional Insurance You Need Well Bella Magazine Article By Dr Maroon, Friday, May 31, 2013 If you occasionally veer into the fast lane, a high-quality multivitamin can help round out a less-than-perfect diet. Regardless of your best intentions, there are going to be occasional dietary slipups. Working on deadline, and the office is […]
Learn More About the Benefits of Fish Oil
Omega-3 Fish Oil Shortly after I published my book Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory and began speaking on omega-3 fish oil and its many health benefits, I found that consumers and practitioners that read the book had additional questions that were either not completely addressed or not covered in the book. Additionally, many of the questions about […]
Power of Polyphenols
Phenomenal Polyphenols By Joseph Maroon, MD for Well Bella Magazine, Tuesday, October 1, 2013 These antioxidant compounds are a proven powerhouse of anti-aging benefits. Learn why supplements—especially resveratrol and green tea—should be included in your diet. Only 300 years ago did we learn that fruits and vegetables are not only good food sources that satisfy […]