Dr Lauren Cheung reviews nine hidden Apple Watch health features

7 articles · Updated · CNET · Apr 28

Dr. Cheung, a physician at Apple, highlights features like Vitals, Noise, Ovulation, Fall Detection, and Sleep Apnea notifications, available on recent Apple Watch models including Series 8, 9, SE, and Ultra.
These features help users monitor heart health, sleep quality, environmental noise, reproductive health, mental wellbeing, and hand hygiene, offering notifications and actionable insights that can prompt timely medical attention.
Cheung emphasizes that many of these tools are designed to empower users to make informed health decisions, potentially identifying serious conditions early and supporting overall wellness through daily tracking and personalized alerts.

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