Key Points:
- New feature: Apple Watch can now detect potential sleep apnea.
- How it works: It uses wrist movements to track breathing patterns.
- Benefits: It can help people identify and address serious health issues.
Apple’s latest smartwatch feature is a game-changer for sleep health. After getting the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Apple’s sleep apnea detection feature has now been approved by Health Canada. This means Canadian Apple Watch users can now benefit from this innovative technology.
So, how does it work? The Apple Watch uses its built-in accelerometer to track tiny movements on your wrist. By analyzing these movements, the watch can detect interruptions in your breathing patterns that might signal sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can affect your quality of life. It’s a disorder where your breathing stops and starts during sleep, depriving your body of oxygen. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart problems.
Apple’s new feature is a significant step towards making sleep apnea diagnosis more accessible. If the watch detects signs of sleep apnea, it will alert you so you can talk to your doctor about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment.
The feature is available on the latest Apple Watch models, including the Series 10, Series 9, and Ultra 2. Apple has promised that it will be rolling out this feature to users in over 150 countries and regions.
