Louis Bezich
Louis Bezich is author of "Crack the Code: 10 Proven Secrets that Motivate Healthy Behavior and Inspire Fulfillment in Men Over 50." He serves as senior vice president and chief administrative officer 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 29, 2022
Men's Health
Post-traumatic growth proves people often adopt healthy lifestyles despite adversity
Post-traumatic growth is the lesser known of the post-traumatic conditions, exceeded by the more notable post-traumatic stress disorder. Unlike PTSD, PTG represents the positive change that can result from the adversity of a traumatic event. Many people have adopted healthier lifestyles – like diet and exercise – after watching loved ones die of heart attacks or cancer.July 15, 2022
Mental Health
Need motivation to exercise? Listening to music can be a difference maker
Music can help can create a positive reaction to exercising that enhances performance and diminishes fatigue, research shows. It can help people increase stamina and boost their mood while working out. Plus, it serves as a motivating factor to begin a fitness routine that improves overall health.July 1, 2022
Men's Health
Summer makes a great time to revisit your resolutions to live healthier
Many people have long ago ditched their New Year's resolutions, but the summer season is an opportunity to take actions to live healthy. The warm weather presents new opportunities to exercise and social events like cookouts, family vacations and holidays frequently put people in front of key sources for motivation – their friends and families.June 17, 2022
Men's Health
Fatherhood offers many health benefits and can serve as motivation to adopt new habits
Father's Day offers an opportunity to urge men to confront their health needs. Enjoying time with adult children and grandchildren can be a motivator to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Plus, fatherhood itself provides some health benefits. It has a positive impact on mortality, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline and heart attack survival, research shows.June 3, 2022
Men's Health
Snacking can become a healthy habit with a little planning
Snacking can serve an important role in meeting your dietary needs. There are plenty of good-tasting alternatives to store-bought snacks, which tend to be high in sodium, sugar, fat and preservatives. To enhance snacking choices, and achieve dietary goals, there are some helpful strategies – like focusing on portion control by packaging snacks into single-serving containers.May 20, 2022
Men's Health
Strong father-son bonds can create rituals that get passed down for generations
The long-term implications of a strong relationship between a father and his son can last generations. The lessons and experiences shared create a model for children to pass down to their kids. And the bonds give adults a reason to live healthy – so they can enjoy the rituals they created with their loved ones.May 5, 2022
Men's Health
Can an optimistic attitude help you live longer? It certainly can't hurt
Positive beliefs about aging can translate into a more active lifestyle and add 7.5 years to your life, Yale University researcher Becca Levy asserts in her new book, "Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live."April 22, 2022
Men's Health
Dietary needs change with age; Here are some rules to simplify eating healthy
For men over 50, maintaining a healthy diet can be difficult, but balancing the decreasing need for calories with body's rising demand for nutrients doesn't have to be complicated. Meal planning, maintaining a well-organized shopping list and considering prep time are great ways to take the guesswork out of eating healthy.April 8, 2022
Men's Health
Men often hesitate to visit a doctor, but there are effective ways to persuade them
Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor, but there are ways to convince them to schedule a visit. Start with the health facts – men are more likely to have various health conditions than women, including blood pressure complications, sudden heart attacks and diabetes. Then move to the financial costs of hospitalizations for preventable illnesses.March 25, 2022
Men's Health
Friendships boost well-being, but they're difficult to make as people age
Friendships provide a litany of health benefits – particularly in regard to well-being. But it becomes harder to make new friends as adults due to barriers like family obligations, fewer natural opportunities and a tendency to be set in one's ways. Some ways to do so: attend community events, go to the gym and volunteer.Just In
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