Eating Our Way Out
Lionfish pose a threat to native species as their numbers are skyrocketing out of control. The best way to solve the problem of invasive lionfish? A fork.
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Diving After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
A Rude Awakening
Although training emphasizes the theoretical aspects of safe freediving, sometimes it takes real-world experience to really make it sink in. Freediving is risky so it is always important to have your skills sharp.
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No Sit-Ups, No Problem
Admit it: You hate performing sit-ups. (We all do.) But there are other ways to engage your core muscles and strengthen the area. Here are some great core exercises that provide strength and work other muscle groups.
Asking the Right Questions
Ingrid Eftedal, Ph.D., studies the genetic and molecular mechanisms involved in the body’s responses to diving. Eftedal’s diverse background includes work in molecular biology, forensic genetics, civil engineering, biophysics and medical technology.
Head Injuries and Diving
If you have a history of head injuries, it may impact your ability to dive. Our experts answer questions pertaining to head injuries.
Flying After Pool Diving
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
Caissons, Compressed-Air Work and Deep Tunneling
Do you know how underground tunnels are made? The working spaces, or caissons, are pressurized with compress air. But in the 19th century, many laborers had an unexplained illness after returning to atmospheric pressure.
Effects of Aspirin on Diving
If you take aspirin everyday, what will be the impact on a diver’s risk of decompression sickness? Two DAN doctors answered a common question and provided their best advice.
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