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.

Here’s the recommended number of ice creams to eat in a week

Many people enjoy an ice cream when summer arrives, but how much fits within the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's recommendation of no more...

Your sex may determine which vegetables benefit your heart the most

New research suggests that men and women do not gain the same health benefits from eating the same vegetables.

Does rinsing ground beef make it healthier? Here’s the answer

Some people rinse cooked ground beef after browning it to remove fat, but how much of a difference does it actually make?

Supplements and medications you should never combine

Many dietary supplements can interact with prescription medications, either reducing their effectiveness or increasing the risk of serious side effects.For that reason, it is...

How to get fewer mosquito bites at night – without using chemicals

Mosquitoes can disrupt a good night's sleep, but simple solutions are often more effective than products that promise quick results.

High temperatures during pregnancy may affect children’s brain development, study finds

A new study has examined how exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy may affect children many years later.