Please see Dr Maroon’s most recent video interview on the benefits of the Ketogenic Diet Part 1 Part 2 More on Understanding the Ketogenic Diet Of all diets available, the “keto” diet is becoming one of the most popular today. For years we were told that a high carb, low fat diet was optimal. With […]
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RSS feed for this sectionDr Maroon takes First Place in Ironman
August 4, 2019 Dr Joseph Maroon has tackled the Hawaiian Ironman Championship 8 times. He has also completed numerous half triathlons and others over the years. Earlier this month he took first place in his division at the 28th Annual FIT Family Series Triathlon, located at Alum Creek State Park, Delaware, Ohio. This was an olympic […]
See Dr Maroon’s Comments on 10 Antiaging Tips for Seniors
August 2019 – Newsmax Health is a leading online journal that often provides unique perspectives from experts on health-related concerns. Dr Joseph Maroon was recently asked to participate and provide some antiaging tips. It is not a coincidence that Dr Maroon was asked to contribute. As the Senior Vice President of the A4M (American Academy […]
What is CBD? Read What Dr Maroon says in Prevention Magazine
Prevention Magazine in their July 22, 2019 article on, What is CBD?, they interviewed many experts including Dr Joseph Maroon. In the article they cite many of the findings reported in his 2018 article in Surgical Neurology, entitled, Review of the neurological benefits of phytocannabinoids. Here are some of the quotes from the magazine. “Our […]
Dr Maroon’s Square One Book Reviewed by Almanac News
Jun 24, 2019 – Dr Joseph Maroon was recently the guest speaker discussing his latest book at the local Good Guys luncheon hosted by former PG sports reporter Jim O’Brien. Staff writer Harry Funk, from Almanac News wrote a review of Dr Maroon’s book, Square One: A Simple guide to a Balanced Life, along with several stories of Dr Maroon’s athlete […]
Dr. Maroon’s Natural Anti-Inflammation Recommendations
Dr. Joseph Maroon, as a practicing Neurosurgery for over 30 years, has devoted his professional career to research and treating conditions that affect the brain, spine, muscles, joints and nerves. He has personally seen the effects of severe inflammation associated with spinal disc disease, tumors and chronic arthritic pain and deformities in his patients. Dr. […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Named to 2019 Pittsburgh Best Doctors
June 2019 Dr Maroon has again been named to the 2019 Best Doctors of Pittsburgh list by Pittsburgh Magazine. It is an honor he has received for over 10 years running. As a neurosurgeon at UPMC he continues to help patients with their struggle with a wide variety of neurological conditions. Dr Maroon remains active […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Attends Wrestlemania 35 in NY
April 7, 2019 Dr Joseph Maroon for last last 11 years has been Medical Director of World Wrestling Entertainment. The WWE medical team now includes a co-director, three ringside physicians, multiple certified athletic trainers divided over the three major divisions of the WWE. The annual clash, Wrestlemania 35, between all these divisions, RAW, SMACKDOWN and […]
Why Radical Shifts in Diets and Workout Routines Often Fail To Change Lifestyles
As I wrote in my book, Square One, part of my journey toward achieving balance on all sides of my personal “square”—physical, spiritual, work and relationships—was to rediscover what it meant to live a healthy lifestyle. Like so many of us, I first thought about that concept in reductive, unproductive terms like “losing weight” and […]
Can CBD Improve Sleep See Consumer Reports Article
The medical community now recognizes the importance of getting adequate sleep. Those who get an adequate nights rest get sick less often, tend to more easily maintain a healthy weight and have a lower risk of serious health problems, like diabetes and heart disease. Sleep is a time of cellular repair, production of depleted hormones and neurotransmitters and […]