Apple Watch Now Tracks Sleep Apnea with FDA Approval

Apple Watch users can now track for potential sleep apnea with the new watchOS 11 update. This feature, which leverages the watch’s accelerometer to monitor movement during sleep, is available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and will be available on the Series 10 upon its release. While not a diagnostic tool, it can help users identify potential sleep apnea and encourage seeking medical advice.

Apple Watch Series 10 Debuts with Sleep Apnea Detection, Aiming to Improve Health

Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a groundbreaking sleep apnea detection feature that utilizes machine learning to analyze breathing patterns during sleep. This innovative addition aims to raise awareness of the condition and encourage early diagnosis and treatment, potentially reducing the risk of associated health complications. The new smartwatch also boasts a larger, brighter display, a thinner design, and improved performance, making it a compelling upgrade for health-conscious users.

Apple Watch Ultra Gets a Sleek Makeover with Satin Black Finish

Apple has unveiled a new Satin Black finish for its Apple Watch Ultra 2, offering a stylish upgrade without major internal changes. The new finish, achieved through a blasting process, pairs perfectly with a matching titanium Milanese Loop band and a dark zirconia crystal. The watch also boasts new sleep apnea detection capabilities, thanks to watchOS 11, and other health and fitness features like stackable live activities and personalized training.

Sleep Apnea and Blood Pressure: New Clues from Brain Chemicals

A new study sheds light on how sleep apnea contributes to high blood pressure by identifying two brain chemicals, oxytocin and CRH, that play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure. The researchers discovered that these chemicals are more active in the brains of rats with sleep apnea, leading to increased blood pressure. These findings could pave the way for new therapies to treat high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea.

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