HEARING SCREENING AGE 50+ Women should have their hearing checked with a baseline test by age 50, or sooner if they notice changes in hearing. After that, it’s recommended to have a hearing test every 3 years, and more often if hearing loss is suspected or if you’re frequently exposed to loud noise. Regular hearing checks are important because hearing loss can happen gradually and often goes unnoticed. For women, untreated hearing loss is linked not only to communication difficulties, but also to a higher risk of social isolation, depression, and even cognitive decline. Early detection helps protect both quality of life and overall health. COLONOSCOPY AGE 45+ Colorectal cancer screening checks for cancer and polyps that may become cancerous. For those at average risk, screening should start at age 45 and be repeated about every 10 years with a colonoscopy, or more often with other tests or if you have higher risk factors such as family history, prior polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease. Screening is especially important for women, since colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, and early detection makes treatment more effective.