That yearly checkup doesn’t guarantee you’re covered. Ask your M.D. about these important screens.

You wouldn’t dream of skipping your annual Pap or even your twice-a-year teeth cleaning. But there are a few tests you may be missing that can spot early signs of heart disease, glaucoma, and more. “Doctors check for common problems, but you may need to ask for a specific screen if you’re at risk for a certain disease,” says Nieca Goldberg, M.D., medical director of the Women’s Heart Program at the New York University Medical Center. Acquaint yourself with these tests and your body will thank you.

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