Early detection of various health issues is key to effective treatment. 

For women, screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer and osteoporosis are advised, so an expert with OSF HealthCare says you need to talk to your provider about what screenings are right for you and when. OSF provider Deena Brown says women over age 65 should be checked for osteoporosis.

The National Institute of Health says the screening is typically a simple X-ray, and it should be done every two years.