General Wellness

Autumn arrived in beautiful fashion on Sept. 22, with temperatures cooling, leaves turning and the sun shining. Whether you were wistful about saying farewell to summer or thrilled to usher in the new season, there are many ways to celebrate and recognize these first days of fall.

Thank you for recognizing Clinic Sofia as one of Minnesota’s Best in the 2022 Star Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards! We appreciate your votes of confidence and are honored to be recognized again as top-ranked “Gold” winners in two categories: Minnesota’s Best Women’s Health Clinic and Minnesota’s Best Fertility Specialist.

No matter what your age, fall probably reminds you of the back-to-school routine: New supplies and clothes, a fresh slate, the chance to learn something new. If you’re wistful for these days, the good news is that everyone can start fresh this season. In fact, adults can benefit just as much as kids from a back-to-fall reset and routine.

Do you struggle to remember the names of people you have just met? Or where you placed your keys? While memory tends to decline over time and does include a genetic component, there are many things you can do to keep your mind sharp, no matter what your age.
“The good news is there are a lot of things we can do to protect and preserve brain health over the years,” said Physician Assistant Sarah Brock. “Fortunately, many of them are enjoyable activities that will keep you sharp and entertained.”

There is a reason so many women lift weights today: Strength training builds muscle mass, makes our joints stronger and enhances bone density—and that’s just the start of it.

If your latest Pap test results came back positive, it does not mean you have cervical cancer. It does mean your doctor found some unusual or abnormal cells on your cervix that will likely require further evaluation.