Year-end health check: Screenings and tests you should schedule now

Year-end health check: Screenings and tests you should schedule now (Photo: iStock)

As the year draws to a close, many women find themselves reflecting on achievements, lessons learned, and goals yet to be fulfilled. Careers are reviewed, finances audited, relationships reassessed, yet health, the quiet foundation holding everything together, is often pushed into the background. A year-end health check is not merely a medical formality; it is an act of self-respect. It offers a moment to pause, listen to the body, and address what may have gone unnoticed in the rush of everyday life. 

For women, preventive healthcare carries particular weight. Biological, hormonal, and emotional shifts mean that many conditions develop silently before presenting visible symptoms. A comprehensive medical review at the end of the year allows potential issues to be detected early, lifestyle habits to be reassessed, and informed decisions to be made before small concerns escalate into major health challenges.