Ask Sofia: Pap Smear or HPV Test?
You may have heard that you have more options available for cervical cancer screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently offered up three options for this crucial screening. While Pap smears are still recommended for women ages 21 to 29, HPV tests alone may be used for women ages 30 and up, according to […]
Ask Sofia: Should I Do a Cleanse?
From talk shows to gossip magazines to friends trying out the latest fad, detox diets or “cleanses” are everywhere. The typical cleanse can last anywhere from a couple days to several weeks, in theory clearing your body of toxins.
But does that mean you should try one?
How to Plan a Sensational Summer Staycation
Minnesota is pretty magical in the summer. From lakes and rivers to festivals and fairs, there is so much to see, do and experience. Whether you are saving your pennies for a rainy day, need to stay close to home to care for a new baby or aging family member, or simply enjoy summer without so much travel, a “staycation” (or stay-at-home vacation) can be a perfect antidote to a big summer trip. You can stay at – or close to – home while getting out of your everyday routine and enjoying some fresh sights and delights.
Ask Sofia: Do I need vaginal rejuvenation?
We have had a wealth of great discussions with many of you over the past month about vaginal health — what this means and how to achieve it. Ever since Clinic Sofia added the MonaLisa Touch® to our list of services, and with actress Jada Pinkett Smith sharing her story about her own vaginal rejuvenation, many of you may be wondering if this non-surgical treatment is a good option for you.
Taming your social media addiction
From texts to social media to the latest app, we are spending more times on our phones and less making eye contact. In fact, we are officially spending nearly five-and-a-half years of our lives on social media at the toll of two hours per day, according to MediaKix. Likewise, a full 210 million people have a bad case of internet addiction, according to Science Daily, and that figure is only growing.
Ask Sofia: When do I need a colonoscopy?
The American Cancer Society is now advising American men and women to undergo colonoscopy screening at 45, in response to increasing colorectal cancer rates in young people.
