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.

Study finds man dressed as batman triples commuter willingness to help

A rush-hour train in Italy turned unexpectedly generous when a rider dressed as Batman stepped on board.

This is why the smell of pine trees boost your mood

A familiar evergreen scent can brighten your mood, but not for the reasons many people assume.

Beetroot juice helped young swimmers finish faster

A small study hints that a nitrate-rich beetroot shot might help young swimmers finish sprint sets slightly faster.

Fruits and vegetables may boost your sleep, new research finds

New research points to a simple dietary shift that may help people sleep more deeply, without buying another gadget.

This is what one heavy dinner does to your weight

A big celebratory dinner might nudge the scale upward, but most of that overnight change isn’t true fat gain.

Why you might feel sluggish after Thanksgiving dinner

Holiday meals combine heavy portions, rich dishes, and long gaps between eating which are a mix that can nudge blood sugar higher.