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Gym time is not going to keep heart patients healthy if they spend too much of the rest of the day on the couch. But doing some housework might help, according to new research from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The study, published in European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention, looked at levels of sedentary behaviour — including sitting, watching …

Goat Befriends Tiger That Was Intended To Be Dinner?. An unlikely friendship has developed between a rare Amur tigress and a billy goat called Timur, once destined as the tigress’ breakfast, at the Primorsky Safari Park in eastern Russia. ‘Timur’ in honour of his bravery in facing his predator, has been observed for several days frolicking in the snow with …

If you are in Canada and are waiting for LG to launch its recently unveiled V10 smartphone in the country, there is some bad news: the South Korean company has effectively revealed that the handset won’t be launched there. LG recommends instead, that Canadian smartphone buyers turn to the LG G4. LG released the statement in response to an inquiry …

New study suggests dogs aren’t just man’s best friend. Living with a furry pal can help reduce anxiety in children. Bassett Medical Center in New York did a study on 643 children ages 6 and 7. They found 12 percent of children with pet dogs tested positive for anxiety, compared to 21 percent of children who did not have a …

Canada’s Miss World contestant says she was barred Thursday from entering China to take part in this year’s pageant because of her outspoken views on human rights abuses in the communist country. China-born Anastasia Lin, who was crowned Miss World in Canada in May, attempted to enter China after being unable to obtain a visa in advance.

Is Facebook dragging you down? According to a study by the University of BC’s Sauder School of Business, Facebook users get locked in a cycle of envy and self-importance as they feel the need to keep up with their Facebook friends.

Michael Weatherly has been charged with two counts of driving under the influence. TMZ reports Weatherly was arrested in Hollywood earlier this month when officers found his blood alcohol content was “well above the legal limit.”

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women and researchers have launched a new study to figure out how to identify and treat the disease before it’s too late. The study begane recruiting participants in Calgary and Edmonton earlier this year. Researchers hope they can determine the best criteria for catching the deadly disease while …

A report released by UNAIDS – ahead of World AIDS day on December 1st – gives over 50 examples from countries that have adopted the Fast-Track Strategy, which, if adopted by all nations, could end the AIDS epidemic. The report estimates there are now 15.8 million people with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy, double the number from 5 years ago. The …

France’s agriculture ministry on Wednesday said an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu had been found in the southwest part of the country. The bird flu outbreak, found among chickens, is the first reported in France since 2007 when it was detected in wild swans, data from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) showed.

Corduroy is a half-Maine coon, half-domestic longhair cat from Sisters, Oregon, and “Guinness World Records’ oldest living cat,” owner Ashley Okura tells CNN. Guinness World Records named Corduroy the new title holder in August, just a short time after his 26th birthday – or 124th in cat years. Corduroy was born on Aug. 1, 1989, and has spent most of …