Everyone wants their yards to look their best, have lush and beautiful plants year-round. Summertime, though, seems to make us all wilt, plants and people alike. But, even though it’s hot and humid this month, your plants can thrive and stay healthy by understanding a few basics: what is plant heat stress, how do you know your plant is stressed, and what do you do when your plants have been affected?

Many of us entertain more during the holiday season. No matter whether you entertain all the time or just occasionally, it is not uncommon to get a little nervous when planning for the big day.

Many of us entertain more during the holiday season. No matter whether you entertain all the time or just occasionally, it is not uncommon to get a little nervous when planning for the big day.

Abundant Hope Counseling Center, 4809 E. Thistle Landing, Suite 100, in Ahwatukee wants to help you get through the holidays with less stress by offering a free workshop on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. The four section workshop will cover topics on stress reduction, communicating with difficult people, eating with your senses and avoiding the guilt and balancing time and money. For more information, call (602) 909-5920. Seating is limited.

You may have been too busy to realize it, but April was Stress Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Health Resource Network, a non-profit health education group, Stress Awareness Month was designed to promote awareness about ways to reduce stress in our lives. And if you're a member of the so-called "Sandwich Generation," you may well have plenty of stress to deal with - especially financial stress. And that's why you may want to look at an opportunity to explore ways of "de-stressing" yourself.

You may have been too busy to realize it, but April was Stress Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Health Resource Network, a non-profit health education group, Stress Awareness Month was designed to promote awareness about ways to reduce stress in our lives. And if you're a member of the so-called "Sandwich Generation," you may well have plenty of stress to deal with - especially financial stress. And that's why you may want to look at an opportunity to explore ways of "de-stressing" yourself.

Stress and anxiety - we all experience it and know how unhealthy it can be to our lives. While short bursts of stress are actually good for you, it's the continual, long-term stress that is damaging.

 There’s a magnet on my refrigerator that says, “Come along inside ... we’ll see if tea and buns makes the world a better place.” Just below that, there’s a magnet presenting the counterargument, “If hunger isn’t the problem, then food isn’t the answer.”

 There’s a magnet on my refrigerator that says, “Come along inside ... we’ll see if tea and buns makes the world a better place.” Just below that, there’s a magnet presenting the counterargument, “If hunger isn’t the problem, then food isn’t the answer.”

 There’s a magnet on my refrigerator that says, “Come along inside ... we’ll see if tea and buns makes the world a better place.” Just below that, there’s a magnet presenting the counterargument, “If hunger isn’t the problem, then food isn’t the answer.”

You probably aren’t too worried about it, but April is Stress Awareness Month. Each year, the Health Resource Network sponsors this “month” to inform people about the dangers of stress and to share successful coping strategies. Obviously, it’s important to reduce stress in all walks of life — including your investment activities. How can you cut down on the various stresses associated with investing?

The Mesa Police Department has provided the following tips for Halloween safety:

The Mesa Police Department has provided the following tips for Halloween safety:

For "Sensei Rick" Savagian, longtime owner of Mountainside Martial Arts Center in Ahwatukee Foothills, the academic success of his students is just as important as their physical development.

Sometimes mixing sun and fun isn’t a good idea.

Stress becomes a health issue when people are unable to escape it, said Chip Coffey, director of therapy services for St. Luke’s Behavioral Health.

Stress becomes a health issue when people are unable to escape it, said Chip Coffey, director of therapy services for St. Luke’s Behavioral Health.

Imagine the stresses of the work week — and the errands, chores and obligations of the weekend — melting away amid soothing music — and chocolate.

Imagine the stresses of the work week — and the errands, chores and obligations of the weekend — melting away amid soothing music — and chocolate.

The holiday season is here, which can result in added stress and anxiety due to time crunches, feelings of obligation, and demanding schedules. Stress and anxiety interfere with our immune system, so keeping stress in check is important, especially since this time of year tends to be cold and flu season. Three immune suppressors that you have direct control over are dehydration, stress, and sugar intake.