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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle

Help Your Child Stay In The Game By Avoiding Overuse Sports Injuries DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- As organized fall sports resume and young athletes once again return to the playing fields, complaints of knee and heel pain can become a common cry amongst growing children. According to the experts at CareMount Medical, the reasoning for this common pain is largely due to the normal growth process. "Between the ages of 9 and 14 years old, children go through a major spurt in which the growth of their long bones can create tension where the muscle tendons insert into the bones," said Dr. Traci Toll-Griffin, a pediatrician at CareMount Medical. "This …

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Help Your Child Stay In The Game By Avoiding Overuse Sports Injuries PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- As organized fall sports resume and young athletes once again return to the playing fields, complaints of knee and heel pain can become a common cry amongst growing children. According to the experts at CareMount Medical, the reasoning for this common pain is largely due to the normal growth process. "Between the ages of 9 and 14 years old, children go through a major spurt in which the growth of their long bones can create tension where the muscle tendons insert into the bones," said Dr. Traci Toll-Griffin, a pediatrician at CareMount Medical. "This ca…

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Danbury's HorrorFest Brings The Chills At Fright Convention DANBURY, Conn. -- Who says you have to wait till October to enjoy a good scare? The annual 2017 Connecticut HorrorFest will be held this weekend at the Danbury Ice Arena, bringing together horror fans, celebrities and vendors from across the country. Genre enthusiasts will have the chance to meet celebrity horror actors, hear from paranormal investigators and enjoy screenings of several cult fright films, courtesy of the show's sponsor, Connecticut-based Horror News Network. “CT HorrorFest was really born out of a love of horror and wanting to have a homegrown, Connecticut horror convent…

09/13/2017

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Kids And Screens: Know When To Power Down, Says CareMount Medical WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- From smartphones and computers to even the newest modes of transportation, escaping screens today is no easy task. However, as studies begin to show the long term effects screen time has on users of all ages, experts are becoming more aware of the lifestyle risks that come with excessive technology use. What doctors and clinicians have found is that by spending significant time in front of a screen, many people neglect other aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including physical exercise, adequate sleep and simple, everyday interactions. Nowhere is this remarkable cha…

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Lifestyle

Kids And Screens: Know When To Power Down, Says CareMount Medical DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- From smartphones and computers to even the newest modes of transportation, escaping screens today is no easy task. However, as studies begin to show the long term effects screen time has on users of all ages, experts are becoming more aware of the lifestyle risks that come with excessive technology use. What doctors and clinicians have found is that by spending significant time in front of a screen, many people neglect other aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including physical exercise, adequate sleep and simple, everyday interactions. Nowhere is this remarkable change…

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Lifestyle

Kids And Screens: Know When To Power Down, Says CareMount Medical PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- From smartphones and computers to even the newest modes of transportation, escaping screens today is no easy task. However, as studies begin to show the long term effects screen time has on users of all ages, experts are becoming more aware of the lifestyle risks that come with excessive technology use. What doctors and clinicians have found is that by spending significant time in front of a screen, many people neglect other aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including physical exercise, adequate sleep and simple, everyday interactions. Nowhere is this remarkable change m…

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From Nicaragua To New York, ONS Doctor Brings World Of Experience GREENWICH, Conn. -- For Westchester and Fairfield County residents looking to keep their joints and bodies moving, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has announced the addition of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jonathan L. Berliner to the practice's highly accomplished team. Berliner is a fellowship-trained specialist in hip and knee replacement, with considerable experience performing anterior hip replacements, minimally invasive knee replacements and treating lower extremity traumas. “More than one million people In the United States undergo total joint replacements each year. That nu…

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ONS Brings Specialty Orthopaedic Care To Westchester County HARRISON, N.Y. -- For Westchester County residents, the road to recovery now runs a little closer to home. After operating offices in Greenwich and then Stamford, Connecticut for nearly 20 years, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) recently opened a state-of-the-art medical office and physical therapy center in Harrison, New York, bringing their renown care to surrounding Westchester communities. “More than 30 percent of our patients live in Westchester,” said Dr. Seth Miller, the medical practice's president. “Over the years, ONS has extended its reach to patients throughout Co…

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Lifestyle

Looking To Age With Grace? Start With Screenings, Says Highland Medical NYACK, N.Y. -- Nobody likes getting old. However, by taking the right preventative steps and adopting simple lifestyle changes, much can be done to improve the chance of living a long, healthy life. As people age, recognizing that preventive screening exams are necessary is the first step. "Every day in my practice, I meet people who take much better care of their car than they do of themselves," said Dr. John J. Fitzpatrick, an internist at Highland Medical Clarkstown Medical Associates. "Their car would never pass 3,000 miles without an oil change, but they won’t undergo a c…

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Help Is Available For Those With An Alzheimer's Diagnosis NYACK, N.Y. -- Upon receiving an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, many people assume treatment options are simply unavailable. However, according to Dr. Andrew Erian, a neurologist at Highland Medical P.C. Rockland Neurological Associates in West Nyack, there are several ways to minimize the disorder's debilitating side effects and slow the disease's progression. “There are things we can do to slow down the disease and improve a patient's symptoms,” said Erian. Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s can often be treated with medications called cholinesterase inhibitors. These drugs may help delay or pr…

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