ifa live is our free online format where we regularly inform you about important health topics. The ifa experts each give an online presentation, after which you can ask your questions.
The focus of ifa live is on up-to-date and personal information as well as personal exchange, which is why the presentations are not recorded. If you are interested, the ifa experts will be happy to hold individual events for you and your teams. We look forward to hearing from you via e-mail.
Participating in the online presentation is easy. Save the event to your personal calendar using the appropriate button or click on «Participate» when the time comes and you will be taken directly to the event in MS Teams.
January 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Sugar and dopamine – how to break the sweet addiction?
Whether it's cookies, chocolate, or ice cream: «It's addictive!» we say. Indeed, sugar can act like a drug, drawing us into a cycle of addiction. What happens when sugar floods our brain with dopamine? And how can you escape the influence of this sweet addiction?
In her online presentation on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Astrid Stähli, Certified Nutritional Psychology Counselor at the ifa, will share the latest scientific findings and give practical tips for a healthier, sugar-free everyday life (in German). Take part and ask your personal questions. We look forward to your participation!
A small selection of previous online health presentations
November 18, 2025
Post-Covid – what now?
From exhaustion and shortness of breath to brain fog: even months after a coronavirus infection, some people still suffer from symptoms that severely impact their everyday lives.
October 15, 2025
Migraine – what to do?
A migraine is not a «normal headache». It is a complex neurological disorder that can severely impact the lives of those affected.
September 16, 2025
Flu vaccination – what's the point?
Flu is not always harmless. Sometimes, it can lead to serious complications. Why is vaccination the most effective preventive measure?
June 12, 2025
Healthier thanks to social media and smartwatches?
Smartwatches, mobile apps, and now AI and chatbots that seem to know the answers to all health questions … But what is the real benefit of all this technology?
May 20, 2025
Just a cough? Or already asthma?
When we have a persistent cough, we automatically think of a cold … But it could be more: an allergic reaction or even asthma.
April 8, 2025
Stress-resistant and crisis-proof – are you?
Stress, crises, accidents … We all have to deal with stressful situations in our daily lives. Where does the necessary psychological resistance, known as resilience, come from?
February 19, 2025
Slept well? Live longer
Whether you're a morning person or a night owl, getting enough restful sleep is essential. But for many, it is easier said than done ...
January 14, 2025
You can't help yourself? Yes, you can
We often know what we should be doing for our health and well-being – and yet we don't do it. Why is it so hard to break old, unhealthy habits …?
December 10, 2024
Obesity – simply injected away?
The number of overweight and obese people is increasing rapidly ... What are the medical causes? What can be done about it? And how good are slimming injections?