The Weekly Newspaper of Inglewood
Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 70, No. 22 - June 3, 2021
Official Store for the Los Angeles Rams and the
Los Angeles Chargers Opens at SoFi Stadium
We know you’ve been patiently waiting and we’re so happy to announce The Equipment Room will be open to the public. No reservation needed. With more than 7,600 square feet of retail space, the store spans two levels on the south side of SoFi Stadium, adjacent to
American Airlines Plaza. In addition to Chargers and Rams gear, it will also feature exclusive SoFi Stadium collaborations with local artists that celebrate the essence of Southern California. Photo courtesy Sofi Stadium.
Tips For Controlling Your High Blood Pressure
(BPT) - Did you know high blood pressure
(hypertension) is a major risk factor for
heart disease and stroke? According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and “The Surgeon General’s Call to
Action to Control Hypertension,” nearly half of
U.S. adults have high blood pressure, yet only
1 in 4 has their hypertension under control.
High blood pressure is called a silent killer,
as it frequently shows no signs or symptoms.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts people
at higher risk for heart disease and stroke,
which are leading causes of death in the U.S.
Who is at risk? The likelihood of suffering
from high blood pressure increases with age,
but all adults are at risk. African Americans
are more likely than White Americans to have
high blood pressure, develop it when younger,
and have worse outcomes.
The good news? It is possible to control high
blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart
attack, stroke and other conditions.
“High blood pressure is dangerous, and
unfortunately all too common,” said Janet
Wright, M.D., acting director, Division for
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at CDC.
“Regularly checking your blood pressure and
working with your healthcare team are vital
first steps to help keep your high blood pressure
under control.”
If you’ve put off regular wellness exams,
take time to catch up. Talk to your healthcare
provider about hypertension, especially if
you’ve had high blood pressure readings, high
blood pressure associated with a pregnancy or
family history of hypertension.
For checkups, use telemedicine if available,
or communicate with your provider by phone
or email.
If you must visit in-person, protect yourself
and others.
• Before making an appointment, call your
healthcare provider or check their website to
see what measures they are taking to keep
people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a mask
when you must go out in public.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Stay at least six feet away from others.
• Wash your hands with soap and water
for at least 20 seconds when you get home.
At your next checkup, ask your healthcare
provider what your blood pressure numbers
are, what they mean, and if you are at risk.
If your blood pressure is high or borderline
high, ask what actions can help lower your
blood pressure.
You can also ask your provider about using
a home blood pressure monitor. Learn how to
obtain one and use it. Ask your provider about
electronic health record portals or other ways
to track your numbers and how you can receive
clinical advice to manage your hypertension.
Medications are often an important part of
blood pressure control plans. Follow your provider’s
instructions carefully. If you experience
problems getting or taking your medicines,
talk with your healthcare team.
While medications may be prescribed to
help control your high blood pressure, these
lifestyle changes may also help:
• Boost your physical activity - Start small,
like adding a daily walk
• Eat a heart-healthy diet - Include more
vegetables, fruits and whole grains
• Watch your salt intake - Read food labels
and choose foods with less sodium (salt)
Taking care of yourself is always important,
especially during challenging times. Stress can
contribute to health conditions like high blood
pressure, heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses.
How can you reduce your stress levels
for better health?
• Be aware of stress. Do you have headaches,
muscle tension or other symptoms? Observing
what causes you stress and how your body
responds is the first step.
• Move more. Physical activity can help
reduce stress, whether intense exercise or a
walk around the block.
• Try relaxation tools. Whether deep breathing,
meditation or yoga - relaxation tools can
help you let go of stress. Find what works
for you!
• Talk to someone. Call a friend or mental
health professional. Talking out a problem can
help to reduce your tension.
If you smoke, now is the perfect time to
quit. According to the CDC, smoking increases
your risk of:
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke
Visit CDC.gov/heartmonth for health tips,
blood pressure logs and more. •
Seniors
Film Review from page 2
Mexican men (Armando Espitia, Christian
Vazquez), the film looks emotionally warm
and intimate. The film’s handheld shooting and
expressive color make this look stirring and
artful, and appears to follow in the the steps
of Brokeback Mountain and Call Me By Your
Name. Heidi Ewing’s visionary film looks like
one to get swept away and a new lens on how
love transcends cultural constraints. ‘I Carry
You With Me’ opens in select theaters in Los
Angeles and New York on Friday, June 25th.
Zola (A24)
Of all of the films listed, Zola might be the
film I’m most excited to see getting its release,
as I saw the film premiere at Sundance Film
Festival two years ago. A24’s decision to hold
the film until the start of this summer season
feels right, as the freedom that we’re collectively
feeling is exactly the atmosphere that this wild
story should be experienced in. Based on a
true story of a stripper’s Tweet-storm, in which
she chronicled an insane road trip filled with
sex, drugs and everything in between, gets a
bigscreen adaptation. Director Janicza Bravo
(Lemon) puts her comedic twist on the story,
which trades Hangover-style insanity for a
deadpan stillness that counters the extremity
of the situations to its own comedic effect.
Riley Keough, Coleman Domingo and Cousin
Greg–I mean Nicolas Braun–star in the film,
and Taylour Page as Zola in the titular role
is who audiences will be thrilled to discover.
‘Zola’ opens in select theaters on Wednesday,
June 30th.
Which June releases are you most looking
forward to watching? Did we miss a film? Let
us know which June releases you’ll be watching
this month by following us on Instagram
and Twitter. •
Ryan Rojas