Dr. Maroon received an athletic scholarship to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where as an undergraduate, he was named a Scholastic All-American in football. Dr. Maroon has successfully maintained his personal athletic interests through participation in 9 marathons and more than 72 Olympic-distance triathlon events. However, his greatest athletic accomplishment is his participation in 8 Ironman triathlons (Hawaii – 1993, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013; Canada – 1995; New Zealand – 1997; Germany – 2000), where he usually finishes in the top 10 of his age group. Recently, in July 2012 and 2013, he finished second and third, respectively, in his age group in the Muncie, Indiana half Ironman triathlon. In October 2013 he completed his 5th World Championship Ironman in Kona, Hawaii.Over the next three weeks Dr Joseph Maroon will be a very busy hosting a forum on the Ebola outbreak, lecturing at a Women’s Conference in Pittsburgh and debating on the topic of youth concussion in football. Please take the time to read and forward this email to those who may be interested to learn […]
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Curcumin: A Spice for Better Mental Health
Everyone needs a little spice in their life! Most people when they hear the word spice first think about taste. Whether it is pepper, salt, chili powder or cinnamon, spices provide that add punch of favor to our food that we can’t resist. But a new study from Australia suggests the curcumin may also be […]
What Consumer Reports Says About Fish
I have written and lectured extensively on the benefits of omega-3 fish oil for human health. Last month in Consumer Reports, an independent, member supported magazine that reviews consumer products, reported on the fish and its health benefits. Specifically they noted a recent FDA report that encouraged pregnant women and children to eat more fish. Per […]
Eating Fish Slows Brain Aging
Eating fish can have significant benefits for our brains especially as we age. This was the finding of a recent study by researchers at the University of North Carolina and Duke University Medical Center published this month. The study involves over 1,500 older subjects for slightly longer than 5 years and found that those over […]
Importance of Patient Testimonials
Often times when we need help with a medical problem, and before we see a doctor, we ask a trusted friend or family member, “who should I see”. Many times however that person will say that someone they know saw this doctor and they did well. Or perhaps they might have had a similar problem […]
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 […]
Maroon Ironman Revisited
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 […]