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.
April 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Are you listening to your heart? It’s vital
Shortness of breath when climbing stairs, a tightness in the chest, dizziness … The first signs may seem harmless. But over the years, the heart valves can narrow dangerously, leading to a condition known as aortic valve stenosis. What are the risks, and who’s at risk? And what can you do about it as early as possible?
Dr. Domenico Ciancone, Specialist in General Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the ifa, will discuss this topic in his online presentation on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., using concrete examples from clinical practice (in German). Join us and ask your personal questions. We look forward to your participation!
A small selection of previous online health presentations
March 26, 2026
Why always resort to surgery or treatment?
When we have health problems, we only want one thing: to get better. However, medication or surgery is not always the best solution.
February 23, 2026
Sports is murder?
Some people swear by their fitness routines, while others don't think much of exercise – it's all down to predisposition, they say. What does science have to say about this?
January 19, 2026
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.
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?