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.
December 2, 2021
Men's Health
The prevalence of low testosterone should motivate men to adopt healthier lifestyles
About 40% of men age 45 and older suffer have low testosterone levels. The hormone naturally decline as men age, but adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise can help mitigate the loss. Medical experts advise men to avoid purchasing over-the-counter testosterone boosters, noting they are not regulated by the FDA and may not be safe.November 18, 2021
Men's Health
Setting goals is the foundation of a successful fitness regimen
Setting fitness goals that provide structure and a way to measure progress sets a foundation for a successful regimen, whether you're an avid exerciser or just trying to develop a routine.November 5, 2021
Men's Health
Establishing rituals can help fathers strengthen bonds with grown children
There is much written about fatherhood when children are young, but once they are out of the house, with families of their own, the father-son dynamic enters a new phase. By appreciating this new context, fathers can better navigate this phase, avoid problems and enhance their relationships.October 22, 2021
Men's Health
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is good for your eyes and teeth, too
Our vision and oral health are often subject to decline as we age. But the positive impacts of diet, exercise, good sleep can help keep our eyes and teeth healthy, too. Research shows diet and exercise can lower the risk of vision loss. They also are linked to better oral health.October 8, 2021
Men's Health
Why is preventing disease so much harder than treating it? Because it requires behavioral change
Preventing disease has proven to be much more challenging than treating it. Why? Because prevention typically requires behavior change. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the issue of behavior change to the forefront like nothing before.September 24, 2021
Men's Health
Reconnecting with loved ones can provide a much-needed boost to your well-being
Positive impacts on your well-being can come in many forms. For the Bezich family, it came as a weekend reunion filled with laughter, recollections and joy. Shared experiences – and recalling old ones – boosted the spirits of the five siblings and their mother.September 13, 2021
Men's Health
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the power of social contagion and its ability to spur healthy behaviors
People can be motivated to change their lifestyles, dump unhealthy behaviors and adopt healthy practices. But people are more likely to maintain these behaviors if they have the support of their social network — a social contagion.August 27, 2021
Men's Health
An encore career can increase your motivation to live healthy
The encore career — a vocation that begins in the second half of life — allows retirees to earn part-time wages and reap the social and psychological benefits of a job without the limitations of full-time work. It also can provide incentives — and purpose — to maintain a healthy lifestyle.August 13, 2021
Men's Health
A plant-based diet offers flexibility while providing a slew of health benefits
Finding the best diet is as intense as ever as COVID-19 spurs many Americans to rethink their health. There are thousands of dietary programs, but plant-based diets are gaining interest. The Mediterranean diet, and others, carry various health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and colon cancer.July 29, 2021
Men's Health
Hot weather can make outdoor exercise a challenge — but it can be overcome
The summer weather can make exercising outdoors a challenge, but it's not impossible. Health experts recommend people properly hydrate, avoid working out at midday, wear light-weight clothing and take rest breaks.Just In
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