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.

A new study observes a short-term immune boost after sauna use

A sauna session can temporarily increase the number of white blood cells in the blood.

Screens can disrupt your sleep – even if you get 8 hours

Many people believe they are getting enough sleep. Yet they still wake up feeling tired.

Doctor highlights five key foods in cancer prevention

Cancer remains a major health challenge, but lifestyle plays an important role in determining risk.Dr. André Goy, physician-in-chief of oncology at Hackensack Meridian Health's...

Do you eat the same things every day? It may help you lose weight

Simple eating habits can make weight loss easier. New research suggests that repetition may play a role.

Miracle fruit may stimulate appetite in cancer patients

Some patients lose their appetite during chemotherapy, but a fruit may offer a potential solution.

After starting medication, her skin began to fall off – 42-year-old fought for her life

She was close to losing her life after severe skin complications. What began as mild symptoms quickly developed into a life-threatening condition.