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.

Dietitians warn against combining coffee and grapefruit

A popular fruit may affect how the body processes caffeine.

New research: Peppermint oil may lower blood pressure

A low-cost natural remedy could potentially help people with high blood pressure.

PFAS are everywhere – here’s how to avoid them in daily life

Authorities are now offering concrete advice on how people can reduce their exposure to PFAS in everyday life.

New drug may reduce risk of another stroke by 26 percent

A new medication may help reduce the risk of patients suffering another stroke.

Ice packs may slow the healing process, study finds

A new study from McGill University in Canada, published in Anesthesiology, raises questions about whether ice always helps the body in the best possible...

150 minutes of exercise a week may not be enough, study finds

New research suggests that the official exercise guidelines may not be sufficient for those who want to protect their heart health as effectively as possible.