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Pre-Dive Exercise May Protect Against Decompression Sickness

A single bout of aerobic exercise 24 h before a dive significantly reduces the formation of circulating bubbles during decompression. A new study investigated the effect of exercise 2 hours before a dive and found that 45 minute of running decreases bubble formation after diving. This suggests a protective effect of exercise against decompression sickness.

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