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.

Rabies exposures jumped 33 percent this year, and health officials just issued a national alert

Federal health officials say human exposures to rabid animals have jumped across the US in 2026.

Four to six servings of whole grains a day may do more for your heart than you think

The target is four to six servings, and a review of 87 trials shows it moved five key heart risk numbers.

5 breathing techniques that may lower your blood pressure and ease anxiety

Your breath is one of the few nervous-system controls you can move on purpose.

Can the sweetener sucralose damage your DNA? Here is what scientists have found

A sweetener has been examined in several different studies and has raised concerns, but more recent research provides a more nuanced picture.

A mini horse may ease anxiety and loneliness

Researchers found something unexpected in how teens touched the animals.

These desserts may help support a good night’s sleep

A sweet ending to the day does not necessarily have to interfere with a good night's sleep.According to Real Simple, dietitians point to a...