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 […]
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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 […]

Tips to Age Healthier
Better Aging From Head To Toe Well Bella Magazine, By Joseph Maroon, MD, Sunday, September 1, 2013 We may not be able to stop the hands of time, but these dietary and lifestyle interventions sure can slow them down. The aging process can sometimes feel like an unstoppable train speeding directly toward you. Perhaps you […]

What are the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is conducted through a small incision, usually with the aid of microscopes or other endoscopic visualization, such as small devices or cameras designed for viewing internal portions of the body. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is intended to treat disorders of spinal discs with minimal muscle related injury and to allow rapid recovery, while […]

Think Twice Before Taking a Non-Steroidal Pain Medication
The use of both over-the-counter and prescription nonsteroidal medications is frequently recommended in a typical neurosurgical practice for joint pain. But with persistent long-term use there can be significant safety concerns. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or NSAIDs work to reduce inflammation through a complex metabolic pathway that typically leads to reduction in pain. NSAIDs are approved medications […]

Resveratrol Fights Cancer
Dr. Joseph Maroon, author of The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life, Simon & Schuster, explains the benefits of the natural supplement Resveratrol to fight cancer. What is Resveratrol? Resveratrol is a plant polyphenol extracted from the skin, stem and vine of grapes and other plants. […]

Lifestyle, Diet and Supplement Changes can Help your Brain Capacity
Mental Energizers By Joseph Maroon, MD , For Well Bella Magazine, Saturday, December 1, 2012 These lifestyle, diet and supplement changes can help your brain to function at its greatest capacity. The brain is often called the last frontier of medical discovery. Over the last decade, however, research into brain function has rapidly evolved, and […]