4 health tests not to skip

You know the importance of getting a routine colonoscopy, mammogram and Pap smear. But other key screenings often go under the radar. See the ones worth getting

- MARCY LOVITCH

1 Hearing test

Primary care doctors don’t typically screen for hearing loss. But, “if you’re not hearing well, you can miss out on important conversations and instructions from your physicians,” says Susan Klugman, M.D. Hearing loss can also lead to depression and impaired memory. People 50 and older should have their hearing tested every one to three years, with a baseline screening at age 50. You can have your hearing tested by an audiologist, or try a hearing test app like Jacoti, Mimi or SonicCloud.

2 Bone density test