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.

Flu vaccination later in the winter can still make a difference

Although vaccination is often associated with autumn, late winter still raises the question of whether getting vaccinated makes sense.

Babies begin to make sense of the world earlier than expected

Infants perceive more than has long been assumed. New brain research sheds light on what is already happening in the very first months of life.

How your heart changes from your 30s to your 60s

The heart ages gradually, even before we notice anything. How this happens depends both on biological changes and on the habits we build throughout...

New study: Full-fat cheese linked to a lower risk of dementia

A large study shows an association between the consumption of full-fat cheese and the risk of dementia in certain groups.

Bird flu protection may begin in the nose, researchers say

Researchers are investigating whether protection against influenza can begin somewhere other than through an injection.

New research leads to updated blood pressure guidelines

Updated guidelines give people with high blood pressure more options to improve their health.Here are the new guidelines you should follow if you have...