War & Policy…

“War is the ultimate resource of policy, by which the nation seeks to impose its will on its enemies in defence of its honour, its interests, and its existence.” British Field Service Regulations 1909 (with amendments 1914)

17/05/201716/05/2017 by Andrew Marshall

What are the Short- and Long-term Effects of Diving on Pulmonary Function?

Research Paper Title Short- and long-term effects of diving on pulmonary function. Abstract The diving environment provides a challenge to the lung, including exposure to high ambient pressure, altered gas characteristics and cardiovascular effects on the pulmonary circulation. Several factors associated with diving affect pulmonary function acutely and can potentially cause prolonged effects that may… Read More

16/05/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Food Consumption: Arachnids vs Humans

Did you know that arachnids, aka spiders, collectively weight 25 million tonnes and consume approximately 400 to 800 million tonnes of animal prey every year. This puts them in a league with “humans as a species, and whales as a group. Each of these consumes, on an annual basis, in the region of 400m tonnes… Read More

16/05/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Extrinsic Motivation…

For those of you who may not yet be able to (or think you can’t) see the physical manifestation of your hard work during exercise.

16/05/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Discussing the Psychological Health & Well-being Experiences of Female Military Veterans

Research Paper Title The psychological health and well-being experiences of female military veterans: a systematic review of the qualitative literature. Background Women in the military are a minority group who, in addition to facing exposure to traumatic events due to the nature of the work, face additional stressors while deployed. It is argued that these… Read More

15/05/201714/05/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Otitis Externa in Military Divers: What is The Frequency & Harm?

Research Paper Title Otitis externa in military divers: more frequent and less harmful than reported. Background Although otitis externa (OE) is a common disease, data related to (military) divers are limited. This study aimed to determine the incidence of OE in military divers during their initial training. The researchers also wished to consider seasonal influences… Read More