The Apple Watch is not just a stylish accessory but also an effective health companion. Here are five impactful features that make it an invaluable tool for monitoring and enhancing your well-being:
ECG app
The Electrocardiogram (ECG) app on your Apple Watch allows you to take an ECG, aiding in the early detection of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a prevalent irregular heart rhythm.This feature allows users to record symptoms and conveniently share results with healthcare providers as a PDF file, fostering proactive heart health management. Do note that this is just for reference.
Blood oxygen app
Ever since Covid-19 has been introduced to the world, keeping track of blood oxygen levels has become important. Blood Oxygen app measures the oxygen saturation (SpO2) in your blood. This parameter indicates how effectively your lungs and circulatory system deliver oxygen to your body. Monitoring SpO2 levels, ranging from 95% to 100%, can provide insights into potential health issues such as COVID-19, asthma or heart failure.
Heart rate notifications
Apple Watch goes beyond the ordinary by notifying you of unusually high or low heart rates. This alert system serves as an early warning for potential underlying health conditions, with the flexibility to customise thresholds or toggle notifications on/off through the Health app on your iPhone.
Irregular rhythm notifications
Adding another layer of cardiac care, the Apple Watch can identify irregular heart rhythms, signalling the possibility of AFib. While not a diagnostic tool, it offers timely notifications along with recorded data in the Health app, prompting users to seek further evaluation when needed.
Fall detection
The Fall Detection feature is a guardian in emergencies. If your Apple Watch detects a severe fall and you’re unresponsive, it automatically initiates a call to emergency services. Alternatively, users can manually contact emergency services or designated contacts by pressing and holding the side button.
Bonus feature: Medication tracking:
Beyond cardiac care and emergency response, Apple Watch facilitates medication tracking as well. Users can monitor their medication intake, set reminders and share comprehensive medication histories with healthcare providers or family members through the Health app.
ECG app
The Electrocardiogram (ECG) app on your Apple Watch allows you to take an ECG, aiding in the early detection of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a prevalent irregular heart rhythm.This feature allows users to record symptoms and conveniently share results with healthcare providers as a PDF file, fostering proactive heart health management. Do note that this is just for reference.
Blood oxygen app
Ever since Covid-19 has been introduced to the world, keeping track of blood oxygen levels has become important. Blood Oxygen app measures the oxygen saturation (SpO2) in your blood. This parameter indicates how effectively your lungs and circulatory system deliver oxygen to your body. Monitoring SpO2 levels, ranging from 95% to 100%, can provide insights into potential health issues such as COVID-19, asthma or heart failure.
Heart rate notifications
Apple Watch goes beyond the ordinary by notifying you of unusually high or low heart rates. This alert system serves as an early warning for potential underlying health conditions, with the flexibility to customise thresholds or toggle notifications on/off through the Health app on your iPhone.
Irregular rhythm notifications
Adding another layer of cardiac care, the Apple Watch can identify irregular heart rhythms, signalling the possibility of AFib. While not a diagnostic tool, it offers timely notifications along with recorded data in the Health app, prompting users to seek further evaluation when needed.
Fall detection
The Fall Detection feature is a guardian in emergencies. If your Apple Watch detects a severe fall and you’re unresponsive, it automatically initiates a call to emergency services. Alternatively, users can manually contact emergency services or designated contacts by pressing and holding the side button.
Bonus feature: Medication tracking:
Beyond cardiac care and emergency response, Apple Watch facilitates medication tracking as well. Users can monitor their medication intake, set reminders and share comprehensive medication histories with healthcare providers or family members through the Health app.