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.

The best way to start your day, according to science

Recent research shows that small personal choices made in the morning can have a significant impact on the rest of the day.

Not all fat is harmful: This type is linked to lower blood pressure

Research in mice points to a possible connection between fat tissue and blood pressure.

Three beverages linked to increased dementia risk, expert says

Several popular beverages are linked in recent research to an increased risk of cognitive decline. However, the warning does not apply only to obviously unhealthy choices.

New research shows why memory loss can accelerate

New large-scale international research shows that the relationship between changes in the brain and memory does not follow a straight line.

Seeing something cute can change how we think and act

Why do cute babies and animals trigger such strong reactions? Research shows that cuteness affects the brain, moral judgment, and even our physical impulses.

Study explores new way to activate immune cells inside cancer tumors

A new study describes an alternative way of using the body’s own immune cells to treat cancer.