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.

Floating spots before your eyes? Here’s when to take it seriously

Do you see small spots or threads drifting across your vision, moving away when you try to focus on them? In most cases, it is completely harmless — but here is when you should pay attention.

Why apples deserve a place in your daily diet, according to science

Apples are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world and are available in both sweet and tart varieties.Research suggests that this...

The average muscle mass for your age group

Muscle mass plays a central role in strength, mobility, and overall health.But how much should you actually have, and how do you find out?...

New research examines whether berries can reduce the risk of dementia

New research has examined whether common berries may influence memory and brain health in people who are overweight.

Test may reveal intestinal inflammation long before symptoms appear

New research suggests that simple tests may help predict when a chronic bowel disease is about to worsen.

Your gut bacteria might affect how well GLP-1 drugs work

Bacteria in the gut may influence how GLP-1 receptor agonists work. This could help explain why patients do not respond equally to the same treatment.