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Your Heart Needs Sunshine – Here’s Why May is Sunshine Month
Friday, May 7, 2021
In fact, research suggests that avoidance or lack of sunshine may be a risk factor for increased blood pressure and death from heart attacks, with one study concluding that avoidance of sunshine resulted in a shorter life expectancy comparable to the shortened life expectancy of smokers! continue reading
MANITOBA LAUNCHES NEW FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PAID SICK LEAVE RELATED TO COVID-19
Friday, May 7, 2021
The new Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave program will provide employers with up to $600 per employee for up to five full days of COVID-19 related sick leave, which do not have to be taken consecutively. continue reading
May is Sunshine Month – a little history lesson
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Drought and famine spread everywhere. And then in 541, the first plague pandemic struck Pelusium, a Roman port in Egypt. Named the Plague of Justinian, it would continue until 750 or 767 and be followed by another 15 or 18 major waves of plague. continue reading
What is the minimum down payment to buy a business?
Thursday, May 6, 2021
While there’s no simple formula for calculating the “right” size of a down payment, Jade Hipson, Senior Account Manager at BDC says it’s important to show you have some skin in the game. continue reading
5th Annual Sunshine Month
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Stay tuned throughout the month of May to learn all you need to know about the amazing benefits of sunshine for our health – and the world! GrassrootsHealth.net continue reading