Category: Health
Articles relating to health and wellness in Chatham-Kent.
Three Chatham-Kent Sports Organizations Awarded Tobacco Free Grants
This fall the South West Tobacco Control Network offered Tobacco Free Sports Grants to sports teams in South West Ontario who submitted plans to develop ... Read More
Chatham-Kent Board of Health to Discuss Head Injuries in Sport
On the agenda for the upcoming Chatham-Kent Board of Health meeting is a report about head injuries related to sport. This hot topic is being ... Read More
Tips For Fueling Up Post Practice and Game
The post game meal is just as important as the pre-game meal. After an intense workout, we need to replenish our body’s nutrition. The most ... Read More
Video: Chatham-Kent Social Determinants of Health
We talk about health here at CKSN, and we care about the health of youth, so much so that we recently added a Health Section. ... Read More
Athletic Injuries Update: Plantar Fascitis
Plantar Fascitis is a very common disorder that occurs on the bottom of the foot. Usually pain begins at the heel. It works its way ... Read More
Do You Chew? A Dangerous Habit for Athletes
When certain products come in flavours such as apple, berry, citrus or peach, it’s hard to not think of fruit juices or even ice cream. ... Read More
Pre-Game Fuel – Tips For Your Pre-Game Meal
What we fuel our bodies with before a game or practice has a huge impact on our performance on the ice. Proper digestion is the ... Read More
It’s ACTION Week With the Chatham Maroons, Free Tickets Available
This Sunday November 20th at 7PM, students and youth volunteers working with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit will be celebrating ‘ACTION Week’ with the Chatham ... Read More
Help Prevent Injuries With the Proper Equipment
Equipment plays a vital role in preventing injuries on the ice. Purchasing a new helmet every year ensures that the helmet not only fits properly, ... Read More
Tilbury Memorial Arena Wins Award for Healthier Food Choices
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit announced today that the Tilbury Memorial Arena is the first facility in Chatham-Kent to receive the Eat Smart!® Award of ... Read More
Athletic Injuries Update: Shin Splints vs. Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a lower leg injury that can be acute and very serious, or something chronic, and more manageable. Often times, athletes with lower ... Read More
The Benefits of Yoga for Athletes
Many athletes have heard that they should do yoga and that it is “good for them” but they may not be aware of why or ... Read More
Hydration and the Young Athlete
Attend any track meet, soccer game or visit a recreation facility and you’re likely to see children drinking soft drinks, energy boosters or sports beverages. ... Read More
How to Find Skates That Fit
When purchasing a new pair of skates, here are a few tips to ensure that you are getting an optimal fit. First of all, be ... Read More