Health Tip: Don't Dive Into Disaster

(HealthDay News) -- If you''re taking a tropical trip this holiday season, you may be interested in scuba diving. However, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians'' online site, FamilyDoctor.org, dive-related injuries mostly happen in beginners.

Here''s a list of safe diving tips:

• Become familiar with the underwater area and its dangers.
• Educate yourself as to what types of fish and coral can be dangerous.
• Never dive without a buddy.
• Don''t drink alcohol before diving.
• Never dive while taking medicine unless your doctor deems it safe.
• Make sure you are properly trained in diving and the use of equipment.

-- Kimberly Sferruzzo

Last Updated: Dec. 8, 2005