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.

Experts clarify how frequently you should monitor your blood pressure

Regular home monitoring is becoming a key tool in spotting high blood pressure early.

Diet shift helped one woman cut her cholesterol by 15 percent

A Reddit user saw a noticeable improvement in her cholesterol after shifting most of her meals toward specific foods.

Study identifies cellular process that could change cholesterol treatment

New findings suggest that the body’s own immune cells may play a bigger role in clearing cholesterol than previously understood.

New research shows how UV light triggers inflammation in skin cells

A new study suggests that UV exposure can switch off an internal regulatory system in the skin, and allowing inflammation to escalate.

Early RSV protection may reduce childhood asthma

A growing body of evidence suggests that protecting newborns from RSV could influence children’s long-term respiratory health.

Tattoo ink lingers in the body – and could shape how we respond to vaccines

New research suggests that tattoo ink doesn’t simply remain in the skin.