There were several important findings in this study of non-COPD smoker skeletal muscle. Smoker subjects had reduced CSA of type I fibers and a similar trend in type IIa fibers compared with control ...

For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased ...

Regular exercise may protect smokers from some of the negative effects associated with smoking, such as muscle loss and inflammation, according to a new study. Regular exercise may protect smokers ...

For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased chest muscle loss, according to a new study. The study is published in the ...

The clinical characteristics and spirometric data of the non-COPD smokers and controls subjects are detailed in Table 1. There were no differences in age, weight, height, body mass index, and ...