Blog Posts by ThirdAge.com

A few years ago, a national survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) reported that one third of Americans were feeling stressed out and afraid their health was suffering because of it. Thanks to economic pressures, many of us are feeling even worse today. But you don't necessarily have to look to prescriptions or drugstore shelves to feel better. Try unwinding with these alternative techniques.

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There are very few Boomers who don't remember at least one Super Bowl. The "holy of holies," as Madonna, this year's halftime entertainer, called it, has been played every year since 1966 to crowds of up to 101,000-and now to millions around the world. Whether you like the ads the halftime show or the actual football game, here are a few moments to remember:

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This year, Queen Elizabeth, one of the most enduring rulers of all time, celebrates her 60th year on the throne. According to the British Monarchy's official website (yes, they have one), during that reign "television has been invented, man has walked on the moon for the first time and the Berlin Wall has been built and then razed to the ground." And Sally Bedell Smith, author of the just published biography "Elizabeth The Queen," says the monarch has had "an epic life." Throughout it all, the queen, 85, has maintained a steady, dignified unflappability-the personification of the World War II admonition to "Keep Calm And Carry On." So what lessons can we learn from one of the world's most celebrated and chronicled women? Here are a few:

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Youthful Woman

If the Fountain-of-Youth Fairy came into your life and offered to wave her magic wand so you would look at least five years younger almost instantly, we're betting you wouldn't turn her down. Well, here we are with the next best solution. Read on for 10 surefire strategies to make yourself appear more youthful than you do right now.

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Steal Anna Wintour's Bob-and-Bangs Hairstyle

An ultimate icon of chic, "Vogue"'s longtime editor-in-chief knows that a face-framing bob with eyebrow-grazing bangs hides any forehead wrinkles she may have, puts the focus on her eyes, and makes her neck seem longer. Copy her look and you'll get those anti-aging benefits,

Go Blonde!

Whether or not becoming a blonde will guarantee that you'll have more fun is debatable, but you'll almost certainly take a few years off your appearance. Boomer celebs who know that lighter is better as the years go

For many of us, sleeping through the night is so rare that when it happens it feels like a dream come true. Unfortunately, missing out on sound zzzz's can leave us feeling physically and emotionally drained during our waking hours. But sleep experts suggest you can prepare yourself for uninterrupted sleep by making changes during the daylight hours. Here's what you need to do:

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Barbra Streisand and Donna Karan

Celebrity best friends Barbra Streisand and Donna Karan have famously continued their close connection with one another for over 20 years. Babs, who will turn 70 in April of 2012, recently took the stage at the Dream Foundation's annual gala to present the evening's award to the 64-year-old creator of DKNY clothing labels for her tireless work in helping grant wishes for the terminally ill. According to the Santa Barbara Independent, Donna walked the red carpet "with her notoriously camera- and question-shy best friend Barbra Streisand." We applaud the legendary warbler for getting past her own issues in order to support a woman who counts on her - and who returns the favor. Other celebrity BFFs (Best Friends Forever) who come to mind include Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts, and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

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Thinking about

Madonna

Madonna, who's given dozens of stunning performances at arenas around the globe, is really nervous about her upcoming gig in Indianapolis - in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Appearing on "The Tonight Show" earlier this week, she called the Super Bowl "the holy of holies" and told Jay Leno that the Feb. 5 performance would be "the most nerve-wracking thing I've ever done." One of her concerns: there's no way to do a sound check before going onstage.

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But that's only a tiny part of it. Madonna, 53, is following some legendary entertainers to the Super Bowl stage. Among them: Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones and Prince. (The most memorable performance, arguably, was given by U2 in early 2002 following the 9/11 attacks.)

One of the most self-aware stars ever, Madonna knows what she has to do: "put on the greatest show that's ever been put on before, so that's no pressure."

During the dark winter days, do you want to stay inside and curl up with a book, pretending the weather isn't gloomy outside? While this is fine to do at times - especially if there's a warm fire blazing in the background - too much inactivity during winter can lead to lethargy and depression. You may think that you have no choice, because, after all, it's freezing outside! While it's true that certain activities can only be done in the spring and summer, there are many things you can do to feel more energetic in the winter. Here are five tips that will help get you through the chilly season:

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