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Is It Safe To Use the Hot Tub After Scuba Diving?

In this edition of Underwater Wellness, we discuss the safety of using a hot tub after a dive and how long to wait between surfacing and taking a post-dive dip.

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How To Identify Decompression Sickness — AKA The Bends

Have you ever had the bends? Here's how to self-diagnose decompression sickness (DCS) after scuba diving so that you know when to see a doctor.

When Is It Safe to Fly After Scuba Diving?

When is safe to fly after scuba diving? How long should you wait after diving to fly — 12 hours? 24 hours? The answer may surprise you.

A Drysuit Disaster | Lessons for Life

Unfamiliar with how to properly dive with a drysuit, a scuba diver gets in serious trouble in this Lessons for Life scuba diving accident analysis.

Bad Buddies Learn a Lesson About Scuba Safety | Lessons for Life

Annoyed by his photographer buddy, a scuba diver forgets his basic training in this Lessons for Life scuba diving accident analysis.

Ask DAN: What Is Oxygen Toxicity, and How Can Divers Avoid It?

Oxygen toxicity is one of the most significant dangers nitrox divers face, but fortunately it’s easily preventable.

Point of No Return

A scuba diving instructor makes a series of mistakes that ultimately cost him his life, in the latest installment of Lessons for Life.

Ask DAN: Can Diving with Nitrox Prevent Fatigue?

In its nearly three decades of use, several misconceptions have surrounded the use of nitrox, most notably that divers report feeling less tired after a dive on nitrox than they would on air.