Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk

My name is Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk, and I work as an editor at the health media platform Welltica, which is part of Media Group Denmark. Here, I write daily articles focusing on health and lifestyle.I hold a master’s degree in Film and Media Studies and have been part of Media Group Denmark since August 2024.During my studies, I interned at Den Uafhængige, where I worked as a planner and producer on several podcasts.I also completed an internship at DR, where I worked with social media, particularly strengthening DR’s presence on LinkedIn through inspiring stories about employees’ work and everyday lives.

She drank olive oil for two weeks – here’s what happened

A viral wellness trend claims that a morning dose of olive oil can steady digestion, brighten skin and cut cravings.

Study shows cold feels different depending on the time of day

New research from Norway indicates that our tolerance for cold is not constant throughout the day.

Researchers explain why older adults need more protein

As people age, protein becomes harder for the body to absorb. This is how you get enough.

How much time the body needs in each stage of sleep

Health experts say the number of hours you sleep matters less than how your night is divided.

Weight-Loss drugs doesn’t slow Alzheimer’s, study finds

A large study suggests that semaglutide may not slow early Alzheimer’s symptoms, though researchers say important clues remain in the data.

Study finds certain hand gestures make speakers more persuasive

A large-scale analysis of TED Talks suggests that the right kind of hand movements can make speakers seem clearer, more knowledgeable, and more convincing.