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HOA 213: Apple Health Checkup!
Episode 213
Thursday, 8 January, 2026
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.






