Smoking and Musculoskeletal Injury Risk
In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers found a definitive link in the risk for musculoskeletal injuries and smoking. The scientists chose to focus their study on military service members, due to the fact that this population generally has a higher incidence of smoking than their civilian counterparts. The researchers found the risk to average smokers is 31% higher for men and 23% higher […]