Monday, April 16, 2007

There is no RIGHT ANSWER for "ETHIHCS"



Now a days living well is like putting money in a savings account. By most estimates, lifestyle accounts for 70 percent of our life span. Lifestyle is nothing but the end result of the hundreds of decisions -- large and small -- that we make every day of our lives. Our genes are responsible for the rest.
What is the simple key to a long, healthy life, living long and staying young?
It's human nature to want an easy solution, but there isn't one. Life is complicated.
Since I remember I have always tried to eat better, aiming for at least different colored, especially green, foods per day. Growing up I did my best to stay away from my Mom’s delicious, high carb and fat content Persian food, therefore, trying to reduce the stress in my life. I've also tried to get back to Yoga and make it a norm of my life style.

One thing I've learned, during exercise physiology course in my undergrad, is how important weight lifting and strengthening balance can be in avoiding broken bones later in life, while improving weight control, potency and posture now.
I've also become aware of how attitude can have a profound effect on our health and longevity. A positive outlook means a healthier body, more often than not. A sense of worth, of family, of joy -- all these can have profound and positive effects on your physical well-being.
The Stem cell research in the United States remains a sensitive debated political issue which is illegal in most countries, but claims of body rejuvenation and mind reanimation are compelling to those wishing to find a virtual fountain of youth.
Using human embryos for any purpose other than to create a baby is highly controversial.
For some people, destroying a human embryo to provide a cure for a disease or staying young is completely unacceptable. For others it is acceptable if the embryo is young enough and the disease serious enough.
To form a law, which bans or permits the use of embryos in medical research, law makers must debate all the issues with scientists, religious leaders, bio-ethicists, pressure groups and members of the public.

I know that this is a touchy topic but as a scientist or/and public health professional I would like to know your thoughts on this matter. Do you agree to use stem cell research to have our parents, grandparents stay young and live longer? Or help a paralyzed child to obtain the ability to walk?

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