Seven Tests for Females*: This small list of tests can save you from big problems.

1. Blood pressure: Regular blood pressure check by your family physician is helpful. After 30 years of age, make it once in six months. After 40 years, once in 3 months recommended.

2. Cholesterol: Blood test for cholesterol, once in a year will be a good idea for all age groups after 25 years age. If you are obese, and have a family history of heard disease, you can have a check once in six months.

3. Thyroid profile: Once in a year of thyroid check is helpful. If you are putting on weight, if you have a family history of Under active thyroid, you can get it checked once in six months. It is a simple and inexpensive blood test.

4. Breast examination: Self examination of breast to timely detect a lump helps in early detection of cancer.

5. Blood Sugar: Simple blood test of fasting and post-food sample helps to detect diabetes. This test can be combined with cholesterol, thyroid hormone test, once in a year, after the age of 30.

6. Pap smear: It is test to timely detection of cancer of cervix; suggested once in two years after the age of 21 years. Your local gynecologist can do it at a small cost.

7. Bone density: Bone density test has now become available in most countries; suggested after the age of 40 years, once in three years.

* These are important tests suggested by Life Force. The test and frequency may vary from patient to patient depending on individual history.