#7: Why Minor Injuries Take Longer to Heal Now

Reddit user Gunch_Bandit shared a personal story that sheds light on the hidden downsides of submarine life. After getting a minor case of road rash, they noticed the injury wasn’t healing like usual. What should’ve been a quick recovery turned into a stubborn, lingering scab. The likely culprit?

A lack of sunlight—and with it, a drop in Vitamin D levels. Spending weeks or months underwater means little to no sun exposure, which can quietly affect the body in strange ways. It’s a subtle reminder that even minor scrapes can become big annoyances when nature is out of reach.

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