Mateo Martinez, 55, just wanted to watch his teenage daughter while she was cheerleading for her high school football team.

In the small town of Ault, Colorado, Martinez parked his vehicle on a residential street in front of Doug and Stacy Glaze’s home last October. But when Doug Glaze complained to Martinez that his vehicle was blocking their view of the game — the two were arguing within minutes.

Witnesses later told officers that Glaze smashed Martinez’s face repeatedly into the ground before the couple allegedly began choking him. All three individuals were ultimately fined $150, but this sad story doesn’t end there.

Martinez was beaten so badly he suffered a subdural hematoma that went undiagnosed. Six weeks later, on January 16, 2016, with his family surrounding him, Martinez died.

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A Minneapolis woman recently pled guilty to stalking charges after sending threatening letters through the mail to her neighbors, saying that their children “look delicious.” Carrie Pernula told police that she sent the letters because the neighbors’ “two elementary-school-age children were noisy and left items in her yard,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Neighbors with leaf blowers reportedly are one of the biggest annoyances. Late-night parties cause all sorts of problems in residential areas. Even Apple, the tech giant, has its neighbors up in arms right now. Those who live near the Sunnyvale, California, facility say the company is changing the face of their neighborhood, for the worse.

“At three in the morning, they have deliveries,” one neighbor told KPIX5.

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“It’s very dark, very secretive. We don’t know what’s going on, but almost every night there is noise that wakes the dogs up,” Joann Porter told the CBS Bay area affiliate.

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Wherever there are neighbors, there are often problems. Ongoing noise, a barking dog, property appearance, boundary issues and neighbor vs. neighbor disputes are common issues.

Some problems are easily resolved, but other irritations can be lasting, causing ongoing stress, anxiety, fear and anger. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to bigger health-related issues, not to mention bigger issues in the neighborhood.

A recent study done at Penn State and Columbia University finds that how you perceive and react to stressful events is more important to your health than how frequently you encounter stress. In other words, deal with issues quickly and move on, according to Nancy Sin, a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Healthy Aging and in the department of biobehavioral health at Penn State.

“There are two broad ways that people can cope with stress,” Sin told LifeZette. “The first is by addressing the problem directly and trying to resolve it; this strategy is helpful if it’s a problem you have control over. The second strategy, which may work best for uncontrollable problems, is to manage your emotions by talking to a supportive friend or family member, trying to change your thoughts about the situation, or doing something that will help relieve stress, such as physical activity.”

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While issues with neighbors was not specifically analyzed, the researchers focused on whether any type of stressful event occurred, such as arguments or stressful events at home, and asked who was involved. “Neighbors” was a possible answer.

“So many people deal with problems, and as we continue to live closer together and in more densely populated areas, these issues may only become more common,” Sin said.

The researchers found that in the short term it was normal to react strongly, both physically and emotionally, to stressful events. But repeated spikes in negative emotions or physical stress responses can accumulate over time to lead to poorer physical health.

Deal with the problem and get over it or let it go the best you can — or you put yourself at a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, infection and asthma. Even recovery from cancer becomes harder if there is ongoing additional stress.

A FindLaw.com survey revealed that in neighbor vs. neighbor conflicts, 86 percent of people who had disputes took some kind of action, while 14 percent took no action at all.

“Revenge” rarely produces a positive outcome, and before you stick a “For Sale” sign in the ground, the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) advises that you talk with your neighbor — either in person, through a note, or through a leasing manager if you’re in a multi-complex unit.

Many neighbors, when confronted, are not even aware they are being a nuisance, said the CAB.

Trulia also advises that you take this step by step and escalate slowly if an easy resolution isn’t found. Perhaps consult a homeowners association or an attorney before calling the police, for example. Always document situations, the site recommends, and avoid being a bad neighbor yourself.

Neighbor disputes come in all shapes and sizes — and not all have to be contentious or a potential threat to your health. Try not to dwell on the problem but focus on the solution.