Category: Health

Articles relating to health and wellness in Chatham-Kent.

Fitness Friday: Level Up With This Cardio Pyramid

Fitness Friday: Level Up With This Cardio Pyramid

CKSN Submissions- February 12, 2021

Need a way to kickstart your fitness this weekend? Paige Johnston takes you through this pyramid cardio workout that can be done at home in ... Read More

Turning The Paige: A Passion For Fitness Is Powering Paige Johnston

Turning The Paige: A Passion For Fitness Is Powering Paige Johnston

CKSN Staff- February 5, 2021

Paige Johnston Only a few years ago, Paige Johnston was a newsmaker for her skills on the basketball court. Now however, she's turned the Paige ... Read More

Myocarditis: The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 Impacting Young Athletes

Myocarditis: The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 Impacting Young Athletes

CKSN Staff- January 1, 2021

People say COVID-19 does not impact the young as severly. But for some athletes, the lingering impact of myocarditis. An ailment of the heart that ... Read More

“Canadian Sport Has Three Official Languages: French, English and Homophobic Language”

“Canadian Sport Has Three Official Languages: French, English and Homophobic Language”

CKSN Staff- December 6, 2020

It doesn't get more clear than that. "Canadian sport has three official languages: French, English and homophobic language." Those are the words of Erik Denison, ... Read More

Movement Monday: Let’s Talk Arms

Movement Monday: Let’s Talk Arms

CKSN Submissions- September 21, 2020

On this Movement Monday, Simon from Body Language talks to us about arm movements. Let’s talk arms!! So crucial to our day-to-day, and yet often ... Read More

Movement Monday: Creating Dynamic Opposition

Movement Monday: Creating Dynamic Opposition

CKSN Submissions- September 14, 2020

Each week, we'll bring you a new movement to help your body, and mind. This week we are moving with Body Language, your alternative movement ... Read More

Here Are Three Exercises To Help You Feel Better After A Long Day Wearing Your Mask

Here Are Three Exercises To Help You Feel Better After A Long Day Wearing Your Mask

Life By Design Blenheim- September 6, 2020

What happens after you wear a mask all day long? Tension, neck pain, headaches and plain old irritation. On this episode of The Everything You ... Read More

10 Tips For How Successful People Win During Tough Times

10 Tips For How Successful People Win During Tough Times

CKSN Staff- May 9, 2020

By Dr. Jamie Richards, of Blenheim's Life By Design Centre “When the going gets tough the tough get going”. This cliché probably rings in your ... Read More

Here’s A Stuck At Home “Project” List Filled With Ideas

Here’s A Stuck At Home “Project” List Filled With Ideas

Life By Design Blenheim- May 2, 2020

A child manoeuvring through an indoor obstacle courseBy Dr. Jamie Richards of the Life By Design Centre in Blenheim - www.lifebydesigncentre.com. Do you have a ... Read More

It’s OK, And Encouraged To Get Outside During COVID-19

It’s OK, And Encouraged To Get Outside During COVID-19

CK Public Health- April 17, 2020

Ah, the sunshine. Is there anything more universally symbolic for “get outside”? At any other time, during any other year, we wouldn’t think twice about ... Read More

Off Ice Training Tip: Lower Body Zig Zag Skaters

Off Ice Training Tip: Lower Body Zig Zag Skaters

CKSN Staff- April 13, 2020

Arenas are closed and the offseason has started early, so it's time to get to work. Since you can't be on the ice, improving your ... Read More

5 Tips For Any Athlete To Stay On Track During COVID-19

5 Tips For Any Athlete To Stay On Track During COVID-19

CKSN Submissions- April 12, 2020

An athlete trains at PeakFor many athletes, they're used to training among other athletes, with professionals guiding their progression. One of those strength and conditioning ... Read More

COVID-19 Has No Effect On Local League and Their Giving Spirit

COVID-19 Has No Effect On Local League and Their Giving Spirit

CKSN Submissions- April 8, 2020

Although the global pandemic caused a local women’s mixed-sport league to end their inaugural season prematurely, it did not impede their vision of “making a ... Read More

Tips For Seniors To Stay Healthy At Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Tips For Seniors To Stay Healthy At Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic

CK Public Health- April 6, 2020

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is strongly urging those over the age of 70 or those with weakened immune systems or medical conditions to ... Read More