Breaking into Backplates
Recreational divers are using highly customizable backplate-and-wing BCs to improve their trim and meet their needs in varying conditions.
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Risk and Redundancy
Modern dive computers can give us a wealth of information, but what if yours fails? Equipment redundancy, or having a backup, can help you know your true circumstances and prevent an injury or dangerous situation.
Up to the Challenge
Cave diver Ben Reymenants discusses the challenges of rescuing young soccer players from a cave in Thailand.
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Diving in Remote Destinations
Whether your plans involve recreational or technical diving, hiring dive operators in remote locations requires several considerations — and there are additional safety factors to consider when going to these remote destinations.
Diving After Joint Replacement Surgery
DAN® medical information specialists and researchers answer your dive medicine questions.
Finding Your Fitness
As with any exercise, it is important to honestly and accurately assess your fitness level before diving. There are assessments you can do at home to test your fitness for dive and ensure you’re in good health.
Explore All Possibilities
Symptoms do not always point to just one definite cause, so it is often just as important to continue listening to the patient and exploring options that might not be immediately apparent.
Complex Exercises for the Body and Brain
Go beyond simple bicep curls and squats and perform moves that exercise your entire body. Complex dumbbell exercises are challenging for both your mind and body.
A Close Call in the Caribbean
DAN is available to help in all emergencies — not just ones that are dive related. Thanks to DAN, a woman received life-saving kidney stone removal and emergency transportation.
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