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.

May 2, 2025

Men's Health

Looking for a workout boost? Try exercising with a buddy

by Louis Bezich

Want to boost your workouts? Try exercising with a friend. Exercising with a partner increases gym attendance by 35%, research shows. It also leads to longer and more intense workouts.

April 18, 2025

Men's Health

Relationships are a great motivational source for healthy living — at any age

by Louis Bezich

Parent-child relationships can provide motivation for men to live healthy at various points in life, including when the children have grown into successful adults.

April 4, 2025

Men's Health

For men, these 3 messages are key to adopting a healthier lifestyle

by Louis Bezich

A men's health forum hosted by Cooper University Health Care in Cape May, New Jersey, emphasized three main messages: Men need to prioritize preventative health care by seeing their doctors regularly, consider living healthier to benefit their loved ones, and recognize that it's never to late to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

March 21, 2025

Men's Health

There's no one-size-fits-all way to adopt a healthy lifestyle — and understanding this is key to success

by Louis Bezich

People start their journeys toward healthy lifestyles at different points — and understanding that is key to applying tailored strategies that extend beyond the one-size-fits-all approach that can lead to frustration and failure, new research from Sweden shows.

March 6, 2025

Men's Health

A trip to spring training is a chance to strengthen bonds between generations

by Louis Bezich

For the Bezich family, their trip to Florida to see the Phillies in spring training serves an opportunity for three generations of men to bond. Relationships between fathers and sons, and grandfathers and grandsons, can shape boys' emotional, social and cognitive development. And they motivate older generations to stay healthy.

February 21, 2025

Men's Health

The Eagles' Super Bowl win can inspire people to get their diets and exercise routines back on track

by Louis Bezich

The Eagles' Super Bowl win can serve as as a triggering event for those who have tried and failed to sustain healthy habits. The 2025 Eagles season got off to a rocky start – just like many people do when making diet and exercise changes. But the Birds overcame challenges to meet their goal – and so can others.

February 11, 2025

Men's Health

Valentine's Day is a chance to let love spur a more healthy lifestyle

by Louis Bezich

Valentine's Day serves as a reminder that there are significant benefits tied to the association between one's heart and health. Here's a look at the mental and physical benefits of our relationships, and how we can leverage them to build healthy habits.

January 24, 2025

Men's Health

Being an Eagles fan has mental health benefits – but also is tied to poor eating habits

by Louis Bezich

Being a sports fan helps meet basic psychological needs. Diehard fans tend to have lower levels of loneliness and alienation, a higher sense of self-esteem and less social isolation. But sports fans generally have less healthy eating habits, particularly after losses, than others, research shows.

January 10, 2025

Men's Health

The American population is aging, and the fitness industry is adjusting

by Louis Bezich

Baby boomers are living longer than prior generations, but they're in worse health – and this trend shows signs of continuing with Generation X. The fitness industry has responded with health clubs, fitness classes and at-home products tailored to help those who aspire to live long, healthy lives do just that.

December 27, 2024

Men's Health

American men made strides toward better health in 2024, but there's bigger steps to take

by Louis Bezich

The state of men’s health and the lifestyles of Americans in 2024 were a mixed bag. There were hints that young men are now open to mental health care, and the push to revise the nation’s dietary guidelines advanced. But surveys showed that men continue to say they are concerned about their health despite not acting like it.