Bio
TJ Exford, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology at North Carolina A&T State University. Dr. Exford's research examines stress and exercise lifestyle management interventions on chronic diseases and related cardiovascular pathology. Specifically, Dr. Exford explores the effects of a culturally tailored Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (CMBSR) and exercise intervention on hypertension as a primary and secondary prevention strategy in minorities burdened with health disparities. Dr. Exford's research examines the impact of a culturally responsive stress management and exercise intervention on perceived stress, blood pressure, and physiological biomarkers (cortisol, c-reactive protein (CRP), Interleukin 6 (IL-6) in African Americans.
Research Interests
Cardiovascular Disease, Exercise Training, Stress Management, Mindfulness, and Health Disparities.
External URL
https://www.ncat.edu/employee-bio.php?directoryID=1817570895
Recent Publications
- TJ Exford, M Sciamama-Saghiv, D Ben-Sira, E Goldhammer, M Saghiv, (2021). Aerobic Exercise and S-Klotho Effects on Cardiovascular Disease Patients. (4) 5, pp. 1-9. Online Journal of Cardiology Research & Reports.
- M Sciamama-Saghiv, TJ Exford, (2020). Exercise Training Increased S-Klotho Expression on Endothelial Dysfunction: Review. (4) 4, pp. 1-6. Online Journal of Cardiology Research & Reports.
- M Cook, M Guinyard, L Anderson*, A Robinson, TJ Exford, (2019). Relationship between Gut Microbial Health, Exercise, Race, and Hypertension: Updating Mechanistic Perspective. (3) 2, pp. 1-5. On J Cardiovascular Research. * student researcher
- TJ Exford, J Platt, (2018). A Review of a Developmental Physical Activity Mindfulness Model To Increase Physical Activity in College Students. (1) 38, pp. 18-21. The Alabama Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal.
- TJ Exford, (2018). Description of a Weight Reduction Program to Promote Health in a Historically Black University: A Brief Report. (1) 38, pp. 3-9. The Alabama Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal.
- TJ Exford, (2018). Mindfulness, Exercise and Stress Reduction: The Effects of a University Physical Education Mindfulness-Based Exercise Course in Increasing Physical Activity. (1) 50, pp. 9-13. The Georgia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal.
- TJ Exford, J Platt, (2017). A New Way of Thinking Mindful Physical Activity. (3) 43, pp. 13-16. SHAPECO.
- T J Exford, J Platt, N Jenkins, (2017). Mindful Movement Evidence in a Primary School Physical Education Program. (2) 37, pp. 5-11. The Alabama Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal.
