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.

Beating jet lag: Simple habits to keep you energized on long trips

Jumping between time zones can leave even seasoned travelers drained.

Research shows acupuncture may nearly eliminate pain for some patients

Once viewed as an alternative practice, acupuncture is increasingly used in mainstream medicine.

Small LSD doses linked to improvement in people with depression

A preliminary study from New Zealand hints that tiny, carefully monitored doses of LSD may ease symptoms of moderate depression.

New study finds contraceptive pill may lower breast cancer risk

A small U.K. study suggests that a medication better known for emergency contraception may alter breast tissue in ways that could lower future cancer risk.

This is the maximum amount of sugar you should consume each day

Many people enjoy sweet foods, but few realize how easily added sugars can stack up.

New model aims to predict Alzheimer’s much earlier

A long-running Mayo Clinic project has led to a new model that estimates who is most likely to develop Alzheimer's.