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 Japanese eating habit that keeps you fit without dieting

Many of Japan’s longest-living people share a simple habit called hara hachi bu which is the practice of eating until you’re about 80 % full.

Wildfire pollution may lead to premature births

Research suggests that wildfire smoke may affect not only breathing but also pregnancy outcomes.

Study finds the eyes reflect the body’s biological age

Scientists have found that the eyes may hold powerful clues to how quickly your body is aging.

New study found that exposure to artificial light can harm the heart

Artificial light makes city life possible, but new evidence suggests that exposure to it at night may harm the heart.

Chicken soup could harm your body over time

For generations, chicken soup has symbolized comfort, healing, and home. But new findings suggest that the dish could also carry hidden health risks.

New study: Blood test reveals how fast your organs are aging

A new scientific breakthrough may soon let doctors measure how old your organs truly are using just a single test.