Publications by authors named "Exford T"
Introduction: Black emerging adults (18-28 years) have the highest risk of short sleep duration and obesity. This increased risk may be partly explained by greater stress levels, which may result from race-related stress (racial discrimination and heightened race-related vigilance) or living in more disadvantaged home and neighbourhood environments. Insufficient sleep may also impact obesity risk via several weight-related mechanisms including energy balance, appetite and food reward, cortisol profiles and hydration status.
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- Hypertension (HTN) is prevalent among athletes, especially in African Americans, with this group facing higher risks of sudden cardiovascular deaths.
- A study was conducted on 30 AA collegiate athletes, separating them into normal BP and HTN groups, analyzing their gut microbes through stool samples with 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
- Although no major differences in microbial diversity were found, specific bacteria like Adlercreutzia and Coprococcus showed significant correlations with systolic BP, suggesting a link between gut microbiome composition and blood pressure status in athletes.