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[Halfpint]

When I was pregnant with my first child I went to 'relaxation classes' and to learn how to be calm and breathe properly through labour. The Midwife said 'now imagine you're stressed'. She then said that she wouldn't have had to say that years ago as women then didn't have stress but nowadays with everyone juggling work and motherhood etc, we are all stressed.
What I always say about my Mum is that when we were young in the school holidays etc, we would be out all day just playing and only come home for our dinner, so my Mum would be in the house getting on with her jobs without us under her feet but nowadays, my kids don't exactly play out (too busy playing on tablets/phones etc) and if they do, I daren't let them go far as you never know who is lurking about these days so they're under my feet most of the time STRESSING me out! Stress is not good for the health.
I definitely think the older generation had it better.

[CLKD]

I agree about going out to play.  I don't remember kids being abducted because there were too many of us out and about.  Plus people cycled everywhere so not as many cars and cyclists, usually local, knew if something was 'up'.  We had large gardens and plenty of toys.  We were told not to 'talk with strangers' etc., although at the age of 4 apparently, I was sharing jam sandwiches with the tramp who visited twice a year 

We cycled, had roller skates, skooters, walked - only 1 car per household so it meant walking or cycling.  Mum would cycle with 1 kid on the front and the other on the parcel rack behind 

Unless kids are allowed to face danger they won't be able to deal with anything unusual 

[Katejo]

I have just watched the programme. I can't get up directly from the leg crossed position but could do it with the help of going onto  one knee. I must ask my lodger whether he can do it as he is only about 29 or 30.

Re. playing outside as kids. we did it all the time. Behind our house were open fields with an orchard and a sort of chalk quarry. We had numerous adventure down there and used to take picnics in better weather. Sometimes there were ponies there. It lasted until i was 11 when a housing estate was built there.

[Night_Owl]

Part 2 on tonight.

Just did this quick online test - my real age came out as 70 and I'm 53 - oh dear!

Take the Test: What's my Real Age?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zg3hk7h

Not sure Angela Rippon is the right person to be presenting this - she has been lucky genetically.  Maybe somebody who has overcome illness and then gone on to be healthy may have been more appropriate?

[Pennyfarthing]

Part 2 on tonight.

Just did this quick online test - my real age came out as 70 and I'm 53 - oh dear!

Take the Test: What's my Real Age?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zg3hk7h

Not sure Angela Rippon is the right person to be presenting this - she has been lucky genetically.  Maybe somebody who has overcome illness and then gone on to be healthy may have been more appropriate?

Thanks for that.  I just did it and came out just two years younger than my real age. 

Angela Rippon has no kids and I swear mine put years on me!!

[CLKD]

I work out the same as my real age >phew<

Must try to remember to watch later.

[Taz2]

57 - five years less than real age.

Taz x

[Pennyfarthing]

Watched tonight's prog and was very interested in the results of the tests on walking and playing table tennis.

Angela Rippon did really well in her Tests didn't she?

The prog doesn't seem to address the problem of some people simply being not well enough to exercise daily.

I normally do a brisk walk every day 1.5 miles in 30 mins.  However, since I've had a horrible chest infection (day 10 now) I feel really worn out.  I did some hoovering this morning and later did My weekly shop and came home really exhausted.  Im hoping this is just a blip for me and I'll get back into my walking again but honestly, I couldn't have done it today for any money.

So I do feel sympathy for people who have dodgy knees, hips, gout or other ailments preventing them from doing much exercise.

[Pennyfarthing]

I cook red cabbage regularly and we all love it. I cook it the way my late MIL who was German did it and it's delicious.

Put tiny bit of oil in bottom of saucepan. Shred cabbage and add to pan.  Add salt and pepper and a couple of bay leaves.  Slice a large cooking apple and lay on top of cabbage.  Sometimes I add a sliced red onion too.  Add vinegar.  The original recipe also included brown sugar but these days I add artificial sweetener. 

Cover and Cook at quite low temperature and after a while the apples will disintegrate into the cabbage. The longer and lower the temp the better. You don't want it boiling away. Taste test and add more sugar and vinegar if necessary.  It is also delicious cold the next day and also freezes well.

[Kate50]

Came out at 44 am 50 feel 100!

[SadLynda]

red cabbage it is then, that sounds lovely with the apple and onion.

Did test, came out at '50' I turned '50' a few days ago

[Pennyfarthing]

At Xmas we always have red cabbage too and I cook and freeze it in advance so it's less to do on the day. 

It's so tasty and good for you!

[Taz2]

I'm still trying to get up off the floor from last week!

 

Taz x

[CLKD]

   R U up from the floor yet ?  Would you like me to find a Handsome Chap and send round 

Granma always cooked red cabbage which would be eaten at C.mas Night tea-time, along with brawn.  Dad didn't cook much but his red cabbage was lovely.  We were talking about this at lunchtime, having watched last night and it made me wonder out loud, how long has vinegar been in use?  Who decided that it was good for preservation?  I LOVE red cabbage.  Beetroot.  But I think it's a bit simplistic.  The programme didn't suggest at what age the Japanese begin eating it - from weaning, early teens, mid-30s ………..  .  Also, Japan is made up of Islands so maybe they don't have access to other food stuffs that would cause arterial problems in the West. 

Interesting that some surveys have been carried out for over 50 years ! However, with regards brain deterioration, I worked for a man many years ago++ who walked everywhere he possibly could, did lots of Yoga at a time it was 'way out', had plenty of hobbies, was very skilled with his hands but got dementia in his early 70s.   .  My Grandparents left School before the age of 14, in fact Granny went into Service at the age of 12 - she lived until she was 88  with no brain problems at all.

I think it's a lot to do with genes.  Education is what it is, every day is a learning curve whether a child is in School or not!  However, boredom can grind people down.  I know of several people who retired then died within 18 months and many others who were 'bored' once retired.  Us: our feet haven't touched the ground!

[scriv]

I didn't watch the programme, but a Pilates teacher in our area phoned all her class members and told them not to try that test at home!!!!