Louis Bezich
Louis Bezich is author of "Saving Men From Themselves: 20 Proven Tactics with a New Approach to Healthy Living for Men Over 50" and "Crack the Code: 10 Proven Secrets that Motivate Healthy Behavior and Inspire Fulfillment in Men Over 50." He serves as chief of staff to the co-CEOS at Cooper University Health Care, and is an adjunct professor in the Graduate Department of Public Policy and Administration at the Camden campus of Rutgers University. He also sits on various public, non-profit and corporate boards and has published numerous articles in the field of public administration and health. He is a contributing author to "Corporate Lawbreaking and Interactive Compliance," edited by Jay A. Sigler and Joseph E. Murphy.
July 28, 2023
Men's Health
Older adults have a higher risk of depression, but exercise can reduce it
Older adults are at greater risk for depression, partly because they are more likely to have chronic health conditions, which are linked to higher rates of the mental health condition. But new research shows that the risk of depression among adults over age 50 decreases as their exercise levels increase. That gives middle-age adults another reason to begin living a healthy lifestyle.July 14, 2023
Men's Health
Forget New Year's – summer is the perfect time to start healthy habits
The summer – not New Year's Day – is the perfect time to embark on a healthy lifestyle. The season brings expanded exercise opportunities, fresh produce and a mental health boost. And social gatherings offer a reminder that relationships are a great reason to start living healthy.June 30, 2023
Men's Health
Addiction research shows the influence that social factors have on men's health
New research shows men are more than twice as likely to die of drug overdoses than women. The research shows the influence that behavior and social factors, including gender stereotypes, have on a man's health. Traditional views of masculinity discourage men from seeking help and finding healthy solutions to their pain.June 16, 2023
Men's Health
Fathers make a big difference by being engaged in their kids' lives – the science shows it
Research shows that a father's involvement is critical to the social, emotional and academic outcomes of his children. A loving and responsive father has a lifelong positive impact on children, extending to both their physical and mental health. The same is true of father figures - stepdads, uncles, grandfathers and Big Brothers.June 2, 2023
Men's Health
A healthy lifestyle isn't an endpoint – it's a launch pad to opportunities
Men in the United States are in poorer health than their peers in other affluent countries. To find motivation to eat healthy and exercise regularly, men should look to the people they love - these relationships provide a reason to live and stay healthy.May 19, 2023
Men's Health
Change is inevitable, so when it arrives, embrace the chance to pivot
Change is inevitable and it's rarely easy. The best way to respond is by recognizing the need – and opportunity – to pivot. How people adjust to change, and all the stress and anxiety it can bring, is the key to their well-being.May 5, 2023
Men's Health
Cooper Health surgeon's decision to join U.S. Army Reserves offers life lessons for others
Dr. Christopher Derivaux, a thoracic surgeon at Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey, decided to join the U.S. Army Reserves in his 50s. His decision fulfilled a lifelong dream and underscored the inspirational power of relationships, the motivation to live healthy and the possibilities that encore careers offer.April 21, 2023
Men's Health
Kegel exercises aren't just for women; here's how men can benefit from them
Kegel exercises are commonly used by women to counter the effects of aging, childbirth or surgery. But men can benefit from them, too. Properly completing sets of Kegels can help men improve urinary or fecal incontinence, manage prostate pain and increase sexual pleasure.April 7, 2023
Men's Health
To boost men's health, American sports teams should look to European soccer clubs
Fans in training programs, which originated with Scotland's professional soccer clubs, use men's love for their favorite sports teams as motivation to lose weight, exercise more frequently and eat healthier. The approach, which has spread throughout Europe, should be adopted by American sports teams to promote healthy behaviors in the U.S.March 24, 2023
Men's Health
Older men can help reduce childhood obesity by serving as role models
By serving as role models, older men can show younger generations that a healthy lifestyle is within reach, potentially reducing childhood obesity rates. They also can help to redefine masculine norms by encouraging fathers to be more nurturing with their children.Just In
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