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Good evening, everybody. In this show, we are glad to have Alice Johnson to discuss with us her understanding of people in the 40s. Their worries and concerns. Well, Alice. Good evening. Nice to meet you. It is reported that this year, 4.7 million Americans— more than ever before and more than in the foreseeable— future— will "celebrate" their 40th birthday. How do you view this phenomenon? It will certainly have wonderful implications for Americans of all ages. It will help create a stronger economy, and a more stable society. Really? Then how about people in the 40th themselves? Their life, I am afraid, is bittersweet. On the one hand, they are healthier, better educated, and have more opportunities than previous middle-agers. But they are also more financially insecure than their parents or older siblings were at this age. They have resisted growing up more than any previous generations; they've had kids later and cosmetic surgery sooner. As a result, today's 40s are facing an unprecedented time crunch. They are working harder at their jobs, rushing home to care for younger children and older parents, and still trying to squeeze in a little age-defying exercise.