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.
April 19, 2024
Men's Health
Many men have trouble falling asleep, but exercising can help
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to improve your sleep, according to a study in BMJ Open. People who exercised at least twice a week for a total of an hour were less likely to have insomnia symptoms or trouble falling asleep. They also were more likely to get a full night's sleep. And, of course, exercise offers many other health benefits.April 5, 2024
Men's Health
Running won't help when you're mad, but it offers many psychological benefits
Researchers examining the best ways to reduce anger found that venting through physical activities – including running – actually makes anger worse. But past studies suggest running can reduce anxiety and help people with depression.March 22, 2024
Men's Health
Exercise isn't enough to counteract the impact of daily soda consumption
You can't exercise your way around bad nutritional habits. Drinking a soda each day increases the risk of cardiovascular disease – regardless of physical activity levels. Even if people meet U.S. exercise guidelines, their risk for heart disease jumps 21% if they drink at least two sugary sweetened beverages a day.March 7, 2024
Men's Health
Many Americans' health can benefit from behavior changes, but making them is not easy
The benefits of behavior change are getting increased attention as chronic illnesses like obesity and type 2 diabetes increase among Americans. But building healthy habits, including eating healthy and exercising, are hard. But it's not impossible.February 23, 2024
Men's Health
People are eating more ultra-processed foods than they once did – to the detriment of their health
The federal 2025 dietary guidelines are expected to include recommendations about ultra-processed foods for the first time. Ultra-processed foods contain a patchwork of ingredients, additives and preservatives designed to add flavor and a longer shelf life, including fats, starches, sugars, salts and hydrogenated oils. They have been linked to cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.February 9, 2024
Men's Health
Our lifespans have grown over last 100 years, but there's room to boost the quality of our lives
A long lifespan is great, but more attention is being given to healthspan, the period of life spent in good health, free from the chronic diseases and disabilities of aging. The best way to increase one's healthspan is through lifestyle changes like healthy eating, physical activity and preventative health care.January 26, 2024
Men's Health
Building healthy habits takes motivation, creativity and a dose of reality
Most people give up on their New Year's resolutions within a few weeks or months. But there are ways to build sustainable habits. Experts recommend setting achievable goals, sharing them with loved ones and rewarding yourself. Creativity and flexibility go a long way, too.January 12, 2024
Men's Health
Too many men avoid getting an annual physical. But it could be lifesaving
Many men are reluctant to seek out medical care, but preventive care can be lifesaving. Health experts recommend that men should receive regular physical examinations. Yet, masculine norms remain a huge impediment to men getting the care they need. Other men avoid their doctors because they fear discovering a problem.December 29, 2023
Men's Health
Men chipped away at cultural norms that keep them from being healthier in 2023, but greater change is needed
Many men rejected stereotypical views of masculinity, pursued their dreams and leveraged their most personal emotional experiences to motivate healthy behavior in 2023. But men still need to adopt widespread changes to improve the state of their health. Climbing rates of obesity and diabetes, a continuing aversion to preventive health, and alarming data on suicide and addiction are evidence of that need.December 15, 2023
Men's Health
For some men, rewriting the 'holiday script' may prove beneficial to their mental well-being
The holidays are expected to be full of joy and happiness, but they bring added strain to many men – and masculine norms call for them to harbor those feelings. Health experts encourage men to talk about their feelings and to consider ditching holiday traditions that bring too much stress. Charting a new course may prove beneficial to their mental well-being.
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