January 08, 2026

Hands-On Apple 213: Apple Health Checkup!

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15 minutes

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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January 08, 2026

Hands-On Apple 213: Apple Health Checkup!

Listen Later

15 minutes

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

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple

Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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