InterWined.com supports the concept of buying local as much as possible. It is a trend that is gaining momentum, especially in the United States, and we hope it’s here to stay. Better for the economy, better for the environment.
So, when we received an e-mail this moring for consultancy firm Weber Shandwick, we thought it proper […]

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Welcome to InterWined’s health news Tuesday! Uh, sorry, Wednesday:
Evidence for the beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors for heart disease has emerged in a new study reported in the latest issue of European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.
The study found that the consumption of green tea rapidly improves the function of (endothelial) […]

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A recent visit to London’s Cyberandy came with more than simple sugar rush; it also came with a jolt when my eyes spied a range of fairtrade, organic chocolate imported from Austria.

With labels announcing such exotic flavours as “Bacon Bits”, “Tofu and Sake”, “Banana Curry”, “Beetroot and Galangal”, “Candied Cranberries and Ceps” and “Lemon Polenta”, […]

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InterWined finds flavanols in cocoa improve artery function, and help relieve stress on heart, as new research suggests that indulging a craving for hot chocolate can actually help blood vessels to function better and might soon be considered part of a healthy diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
And FYI, levels of flavanols are much, […]

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InterWined recalls a study two yeas ago that found chronic binge drinkers held fond memories of their week-end intoxication, despite putting themselves at risk and, in some instances, becoming injured (either self-inflicted or by others).
The scientists held that this positive reinforcement of negative events compels human behaviour to detriment.
Two new studies revolve around this phenomenon […]

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