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.
Throat cancer often starts without pain – here’s what to watch for
Throat cancer can remain silent for months. Knowing which subtle symptoms to watch for may lead to earlier diagnosis.
Dermatologists: Vaseline does not benefit everyone
Vaseline is often mentioned as a possible solution for dry and tight skin, but it is not suitable for everyone.
Dementia can affect younger people – and the first signs may be physical
Dementia is often associated with memory loss and old age. However, the disease can also present itself in other ways in younger people.
Exercise can ease depressive symptoms as effectively as therapy
Many people with depression find that established treatments do not help. New research points to a more accessible approach.
This is why so many Brazilians are living past 100
In Brazil, more people are reaching a very old age than expected. This has prompted researchers to investigate the reasons behind the trend.
Trump slashes federal mental health funding, affecting thousands of programs
Federal funding cuts of nearly $2 billion are forcing thousands of U.S. mental health and addiction programs to scale back or shut down critical services nationwide.