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.

Studies link reading to better brain health and longer life

Reading is often seen as a form of relaxation, but research shows that this habit can have an impact on both brain health and life expectancy.

Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows

A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.

What Vladimir Putin eats on a typical day

Very little is known about Vladimir Putin’s private life, but small details about his daily diet have drawn attention abroad.

New study: Statins may extend life for more people with diabetes

Prevention plays an important role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests that medication may be a way forward.

Elon Musk’s brain chip makes robot arms move

A trial involving Elon Musk’s brain chip shows that thoughts can control a robot arm, but the technology is still at an experimental stage.

New study: Blood test can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment

Researchers have identified a method that can determine the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment earlier than is currently possible.