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.

June 30, 2023

Men's Health

Addiction research shows the influence that social factors have on men's health

by Louis Bezich

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

by Louis Bezich

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

by Louis Bezich

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

by Louis Bezich

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

by Louis Bezich

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

by Louis Bezich

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

by Louis Bezich

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 Louis Bezich

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.

March 10, 2023

Men's Health

The importance of strong friendships only grows as men age

by Louis Bezich

There are many health benefits of strong friendships including a reduced risk of depression, high blood pressure and an unsafe body mass index. But men can have a difficult time maintaining or creating friendships as they age. Experts suggest attending events that offer the potential to meet new people or making a point to reach out to old friends.

February 20, 2023

Men's Health

John Fetterman's decision to seek help for depression should be a tipping point for other men to do likewise

by Louis Bezich

Sen. John Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, checked himself into a hospital last week to seek treatment for clinical depression. By doing so, he may help shift male attitudes toward mental health, legitimizing mental health as a medical condition. For generations, men have seen depression as a sign of weakness.