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.

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Time-restricted eating may reduce symptoms of crohn’s disease, new study finds

New research suggests that for people with Crohn’s disease, maintaining a fixed daily eating schedule may help alleviate symptoms.

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Extended fasting improves blood pressure in new study

New research suggests that the timing of the day’s last meal may influence blood pressure.