Apple Watch Diagnoses Hypertension: Panic Now, Chill Never
Apple has turbocharged anxiety circuits with its new hypertension feature in the Series 9 Apple Watch, debuting in late 2023. Suddenly, thousands of unsuspecting young peopleāwho until now thought their resting pulse meant fainting on TikTok was just an actāare getting alerts that their blood pressure might be high. The tech giant, behind a history of turning casual steps into guilt trips, now sends you a virtual tap to reconsider your life choices. Ironically, this comes as millions ignore actual doctors for tech acting like a clingy partner: 'Are you feeling stressed? Because your watch is!' Welcome to the future of health paranoia, one notification at a time.
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Source: Statnews | Published: 9/23/2025 | Author: Mario Aguilar