About
Think you know the Health app? Think again. This episode unpacks Apple's quiet rollout of powerful and important features, from crash detection to real-time medication reminders, that are quietly transforming the way you can track your wellbeing.
Dive into emergency SOS, medical ID, and safety alerts
Apple Watch-exclusive notifications: heart rate, crash, fall, and walking steadiness
Hypertension and blood pressure notifications arrive for Apple Watch users
Cardio fitness, ECG, and irregular rhythm alerts explained
Court drama and a workaround for Apple's blood oxygen feature
Monitoring vitals, hearing safety, and sleep apnea detection
AFib history versus irregular rhythm notifications
Health data trends and fresh health records notifications
Sleep tracking, wind down routines, and schedule-based alerts
Medication reminders with smart time zone adjustments
Mental wellbeing tracking with state-of-mind check-ins and depression/anxiety quizzes
Walking steadiness notifications and quick access to the checklist
Host: Mikah Sargent
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