There is an emotional force within us all with incredible power to conquer one of the greatest challenges to our health and happiness, changing behavior. This TEDx Talk reveals how a merger of science and humanity offers a new model for anyone looking to enrich their lives, and a nation struggling to close a growing gap between its lifespan and healthspan. An executive for over 40 years in the public and private sectors, Bezich currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer with Cooper University Health Care and is an adjunct professor in the Graduate Department of Public Policy and Administration at Rutgers University Camden. He also sits on various public and non-profit boards, including the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. Bezich is the author of two books, Crack The Code: 10 Proven Secrets that Motivate Healthy Behavior and Inspire Fulfillment in Men Over 50, and his latest book, Saving Men From Themselves: 20 Proven Tactics with a New Approach to Healthy Living for Men Over 50. He is also a contributing on men’s health for PhillyVoice.com, and a regular guest on the podcast This Is It TV with Cheldin Bartlatt Rumer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx