Preservationists lamented last year when another treasure of L.A.’s midcentury modern architecture vanished, this time with little warning. Situated on one of Brentwood’s most desirable streets, the Zimmerman House was sadly demolished.
Recently, outrage has risen on the Internet as architecture fans and Angelenos who love the city’s history have discovered that Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger had the architectural marvel and beloved mid-century estate demolished.
Twitter users said, “It’s sad to see icons of modernism needlessly destroyed by insensitive McMansion seekers.” and “truly the worst Chris.”
The Los Angeles Conservancy posted a demolition alert on January 11 of this year, which said, “We recently learned about the proposed demolition of this 1950 Modernist residence at 400 North Carmelina Avenue in Brentwood. Designed by Emiel Becsky and working within architect Craig Ellwood’s office, he created a one-story, nearly 3,000 sq. ft. residence that appears to be highly intact and a noteworthy example of Modernist design from this era. The City’s SurveyLA program identified it as potentially historic, yet no protections are currently afforded.”
Martin and Eva Zimmerman commissioned the architect Ellwood to build their home in 1949, which was completed in 1950. The home was a showplace featured in architectural magazines; the estate’s outdoor spaces were curated by landscape designer Garrett Eckbo.
The estate was sold in 1968 and then again in 1975, when it fetched $205,000 when it was purchased by screenwriter and showrunner Sam Rolfe and his wife, Hilda. Hilda Rolfe said that her husband “created 13 in all, including Have Gun – Will Travel, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and The Manhunter.” as quoted by The New York Times.
The home was sold in an off-market sale for $12.5 million after Hilda Newman-Rolfe died in 2022. The secret buyers were Pratt and Schwarzenegger, who promptly razed the midcentury structure to construct a new mansion. According to the Robb Report, the permits for the new mansion stated that the architect, Ken Ungar, famous for the modern farmhouse-style mansions that are going up all over the city, is designing their new home.
The couple likely chose to destroy the home for the simple reason that the now vacant lot is close to the estate of Katherine Schwartzeneggar’s mother, Maria Shriver, on North Carmelina Drive. Pratt and Schwarzenegger are still living in their mansion in the Pacific Palisades until their new mansion is completed.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to many health benefits. In particular, they may help promote brain and heart health, reduce inflammation, and protect against several chronic conditions.
Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important. They have many powerful health benefits for your body and brain. In fact, few nutrients have been studied as thoroughly as omega-3 fatty acids.
Here are 17 health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids that are supported by science.
May benefit depression and anxiety
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world. Symptoms often include sadness, lethargy, and a general loss of interest in life.
Anxiety, another common disorder, is characterized by feelings of fear, panic, and restlessness.
Research suggests people who consume omega-3s regularly are less likely to have depression. What’s more, studies in people with depression and anxiety suggest that omega-3 supplements may improve symptoms.
There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Of the three, EPA appears to be the most beneficial for depression.
May improve eye health
DHA, a type of omega-3, is a major structural component of the retina of your eye. When you don’t get enough DHA, vision problems may arise.
Interestingly, getting enough omega-3 is also linked to a reduced risk of macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of permanent eye damage and blindness worldwide.
Could promote brain health during pregnancy and early life
Omega-3s are crucial for brain growth and development in infants.
Getting enough omega-3s during pregnancy is associated with numerous benefits for your child, including:
improved cognitive development
better communication and social skills
fewer behavioral problems
decreased risk of developmental delay
However, more research is needed, as some studies have produced mixed results.
May improve risk factors for heart disease
Heart attacks and strokes are the world’s leading causes of death.
Decades ago, researchers observed that fish-eating communities had very low rates of these diseases. This was later linked to omega-3 consumption.
Since then, omega-3 fatty acids have been tied to numerous benefits for heart health.
These benefits include:
Triglycerides: Omega-3s can significantly reduce levels of triglycerides.
HDL cholesterol: Some older studies suggest that omega-3s could raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
Blood clots: Some older research suggests that omega-3s can prevent blood platelets from clumping together, which can help prevent the formation of harmful blood clots.
Inflammation: Omega-3s reduce the production of some substances released during your body’s inflammatory response.
For some people, omega-3s can also lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. However, evidence is mixed, as some studies find increases in LDL cholesterol levels.
Despite these beneficial effects on heart disease risk factors, there is no convincing evidence that omega-3 supplements can prevent heart attacks or strokes, and many studies find no benefit.
May reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Some research has found that children with ADHD have lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids than those without ADHD.
What’s more, numerous older studies suggest that omega-3 supplements could help reduce the symptoms of ADHD. In particular, omega-3s may help improve inattention and task completion. They might also decrease hyperactivity, impulsiveness, restlessness, and aggression.
However, more research is needed, as other studies have found no benefit of omega-3 supplementation on ADHD symptoms.
Could reduce symptoms of metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions, such as central obesity — also known as belly fat — as well as high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high blood sugar, and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It is a major public health concern because it increases your risk of many other illnesses, including heart disease and diabetes.
Some research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids could help improve blood sugar levels, inflammation, and heart disease risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome.
May reduce inflammation
Inflammation is a natural response to infections and damage in your body. Therefore, it is vital for your health.
However, inflammation sometimes persists for a long time, even without an infection or injury. This is called chronic — or long-term — inflammation. Long-term inflammation may contribute to almost every chronic illness, including heart disease and cancer.
Notably, omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the production of molecules and substances linked to inflammation, such as inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines. Studies have consistently observed a connection between omega-3 supplementation and reduced inflammation.
Might benefit autoimmune diseases
In autoimmune diseases, your immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign cells and starts attacking them. Type 1 diabetes is one prime example, in which your immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas.
According to one study from 2017, increased intake of several types of fatty acids during infancy, including DHA, was linked to a lower risk of type 1 diabetes-associated autoimmunity later in life.
Omega-3s may also help treat lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis, but more research is needed.
Could improve mental disorders
Low omega-3 levels have been reported in people with psychiatric disorders. Research suggests supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to decrease violent behavior.
Some studies also suggest that omega-3 supplements can improve symptoms in people with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
However, more research is needed, as other studies have found conflicting results.
May help prevent age-related mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease
Many people experience a decline in brain function as they get older.
Several studies link higher omega-3 intake to decreased age-related mental decline and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. One review of controlled studies suggests that omega-3 supplements may be beneficial at the onset of disease when the symptoms of AD are very mild. However, More research is needed on omega-3s and brain health.
May help prevent cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and omega-3 fatty acids have long been claimed to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Some older studies suggest omega-3 consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. However, not all studies have reported the same results, and the NIH reports a large clinical trial found that omega 3s do not reduce your risk of cancer.
Could reduce asthma in children
Asthma is a chronic lung disease with symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Severe asthma attacks can be very dangerous. They are caused by inflammation and swelling in the airways of your lungs.
Asthma rates in the United States and around the world have been rising over the past few decades. A 2018 study found an association between omega-3 consumption and a lower risk of asthma in children.
May reduce fat in your liver
Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) (formerly called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is a common condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is believed to affect 25% of the global population and is considered the leading cause of several other liver conditions, including cirrhosis, or liver scarring.
However, research suggests that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce liver fat and inflammation in people with NAFLD.
May improve bone and joint health
Osteoporosis and arthritis are two common disorders that affect your skeletal system. Research suggests omega-3s may help improve bone strength by boosting the amount of calcium in your bones.
Theoretically, this could lead to a reduced risk of osteoporosis. However, more research is needed, as studies have had mixed results on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on bone health.
Omega-3s may also help treat arthritis. According to one review of six studies, omega-3 supplements were able to significantly reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis of the synovial joints. However, more large, high quality studies should be conducted to understand how omega-3 fatty acids may impact bone and joint health.
Might help alleviate menstrual pain
Menstrual pain occurs in your lower abdomen and pelvis and often radiates to your lower back and thighs. It can significantly affect your quality of life. However, studies suggest that people who consume the most omega-3s may have milder menstrual pain.
A 2023 meta-analysis of twelve studies determined that an omega-3 supplement reduced pain and the need for pain relievers during menstruation.
May improve sleep
Good sleep is one of the foundations of optimal health. Sleep deprivation has been linked to many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and depression.
In some older studies, low levels of omega-3 fatty acids were also associated with sleep problems in children and obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Additionally, low levels of DHA are linked to lower levels of the hormone melatonin in some animal studies, which helps you fall asleep. However, further research in humans is needed.
Studies in both children and adults also suggest that supplementing with omega-3 may improve certain aspects of sleep and protect against sleep disturbances.
Could support skin health
DHA is a structural component of your skin. It is responsible for the health of cell membranes, which make up a large part of your skin.
EPA also benefits your skin in several ways, including:
promoting skin hydration
preventing hyperkeratinization of hair follicles, which appears as the little red bumps often seen on upper arms
protecting against premature aging of your skin
reducing the risk of acne
Animal studies suggest that omega-3s may also help protect your skin against sun damage. However, this doesn’t mean that you should use omega-3 supplements in place of sunscreen.
Takeaway
Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for optimal health. The best way to ensure robust omega-3 intake is to get them from whole foods, such as fatty fish, 2 times per week.
However, if you don’t eat a lot of fatty fish, then you may want to consider taking an omega-3 supplement two to three times a week. For people deficient in omega-3, this is an affordable and effective way to improve health.
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Lyrics: I was a trapped inside a glass heart Shattered by the lights that were bouncing off the walls inside And I’ve been drifting in a daydream Fantasies that keep me in my bed and awake at night
Floating and drifting and flying through the open sky And I’m lost without you I’m lost in space Turning through the sky around a screaming ball of fire Love when I’m with you a warm embrace the more we give ourselves the more we have to give away I was a flowering young angel hungry for the wisdom that the animals held in their hands I let the darkness in to teach me I learned more than I wanted when I tried I couldn’t look away Floating and drifting and flying through the open sky And I’m lost without you I’m lost in space Turning through the sky around a screaming ball of fire Love when I’m with you a warm embrace the more we give ourselves the more we have to give away just look for the signs of glowing afterlife Cause they’re all around us just look for signs of glowing afterlife Cause they’re all around I want to follow you there you know I’ll follow you anywhere Cause I’m lost without you I’m lost in space Turning through the sky just looking for a sign Love when I’m with you a warm embrace the more we give ourselves the more we have to give away Cause we are in the search for glowing afterlife Cause we are in the search for glowing afterlife
Kate Beckinsale is famous for her fabulous legs. And the star certainly didn’t get that killer body by sheer magic – as she recently showed her pal Chelsea Handler. Kate, 39, made an eye-opening appearance on E!’s Chelsea Lately, where she gladly instructed the out-of-shape talk show host how to firm up those limbs.
The English actress practices yoga at least five times a week, and often with yoga expert Mandy Ingber who also works with Jennifer Aniston. So Kate definitely has a leg up on Chelsea in that department. In the hilarious skit, the pair are shown doing some lunges and stretches in what looks like Chelsea’s studio office.
Kate and Chelsea are standing on their mats with feet braced four feet apart and bending from the waist down to the floor. While Kate has no trouble putting both palms on the ground, Chelsea manages to touch the polished floor with her fingertips while grimacing. Kate is wearing dark red leggings paired with two camisoles, one pink, the other brown. She easily displays a proper half moon lunge with arms stretched out.
The sweat is gathering on Kate’s face but thankfully she has put her long dark hair up high in a ponytail. Chelsea, meanwhile, is seen slouching in a pink camisole and black leggings. The ladies became good friends after the Underworld star appeared on Chelsea’s chat show in early 2012.
‘Kate is so funny. Wickedly funny. No one even knows how funny she is,’ Chelsea told Howard Stern. When she’s not doing yoga, Kate sweats it out by hiking or cycling with 12-year-old daughter Lily. Kate had an eight-year relationship with Lily’s father, actor Michael Sheen, but it ended in 2003. The leading lady of Total Recall has been married to director Len Wiseman for nine years and they live in Los Angeles.
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