Could many of our current health problems be linked to food? Probably.

Some good research is being done as to what is causing obesity, diabetes, cancer, asthma, dementia, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and other metabolic conditions. Doctors and researchers around the world are starting to speak up. Here's a good lecture from Dr. Gary Fettke linking food to disease. And it's probably not what you're expecting.

More on this topic in coming posts.

Watch a double amputee control prosthetic limbs with his mind

Not-so-clever driver

Just watch the video! I have nothing to add.

1 percent is a big number

Change initiatives based on consumers voting with their dollars can be very powerful. Businesses that participate in 1% For The Planet do just what the name suggests: they donate 1% of their gross sales to non-profit organizations involved in environmental initiatives. Visit www.onepercentfortheplanet.org for more information.