Aging is characterized by several progressive physiological changes, including changes in
the circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms influence behavior, physiology, and metabolic …

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of elastic resistance
training on improving muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, health-related quality of …

Background The present study was designed to compare inflammatory and metabolic responses
according to severity of airflow among patients with COPD and to verify the relationship …

Background: Low-grade inflammation can be present in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), which may affect the regulation of muscle protein and body metabolism. …

Introduction Functional training has been shown to be a viable alternative for the elderly
and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, whether the …

Introduction: Although evidence suggests that physical exercise reduces systemic
inflammation, at the plasma level, there are still contradictions in chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Purpose: To compare the effects of three modalities of resistance training, two using elastic
components and one using conventional weight machine on peripheral muscle strength in …

Aims To evaluate the expressions of intracellular cytokines in CD4+ T lymphocytes and to
investigate the correlation between biomarker expressions and clinical and functional …

BACKGROUND: There are still gaps in the knowledge regarding the damage to mucociliary
and autonomous systems from passive exposure to cigarette smoke. Also, the influence of …

… Author links open overlay panel Juliana Souza Uzeloto a , Anne M. Moseley b , Mark R.
Elkins c , Marcia Rodrigues Franco a , Rafael Zambelli Pinto a , Ana Paula Coelho Figueira …