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Apple’s serious health warning

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Apple quietly issued a warning that could seriously affect your health. Before you say, “I’m good, I use Android,” pump the brakes.

If you’re one of the nearly 4 million Americans with a pacemaker or defibrillator (or you deeply love one of them), this isn’t just a scare headline. It’s a legit, science-backed heads-up.

🧲 Magnetic tech can mess with your heart

Apple says electromagnetic fields from its products can interfere with lifesaving implants. And it’s not just the iPhone. The list includes:

iPads
Apple Watches
AirPods and Beats headphones
HomePods
MacBooks and iMacs

Don’t think Android is innocent.

Samsung, Google Pixel, earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, any tech with magnets or wireless charging coils can cause interference.

⚡ What can happen

Your pacemaker or defibrillator could interpret the magnetic field as a medical signal and stop working or send a shock when it shouldn’t.

That’s not a maybe. That’s a documented risk.

📏 Follow the 6-inch rule

Keep your gadgets at least 6 inches away from your implant, 8 inches to be extra safe. That means no tucking your phone in your shirt pocket or dozing off with your iPad on your chest.

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🏋️‍♀️ Meet me at the bar

The weather’s warming up and so are these fitness finds. Summer bodies are made in spring … or at least added to cart in spring.

Get more than just your weight with a smart scale (17% off) that syncs to health apps. Step on, scream, repeat.
Resistance bands (36% off) are great for stretching and strength workouts, or launching snacks across the kitchen.
I love Pilates. An exercise ball ($20) takes it up a notch.
Nonslip socks ($14) help keep you steady in a bunch of colors. Basically tires for your feet.
Snag a gym bag for women (48% off) or men with a USB port to charge your phone, headphones or whatever.

I ♥️ this: Track your heart health at home with a blood pressure monitor (23% off) or a less-expensive ECG monitor (18% off).

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Bitcoin goes mainstream. Time to buy? — May 24th, Hour 3

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It’s official: Wall Street’s biggest names are getting into crypto. Should you? By the way, don’t fall for the AI puppy ads. What shows up isn’t a smart robot dog. Plus, the world’s first mass-produced flying car and an AI that could transform health care.

📡 5G conspiracy theory debunked: Remember the 2019 rumors saying 5G could damage your cells or cause spooky side effects? Well, researchers found the signals only penetrate your skin by less than 1 millimeter (or 0.04 inches if you’re like me and slowly inching toward the metric system). Even at frequencies 10 times what’s considered safe, there’s still no impact on your health. It was all fearmongering.

Nearly $400,000

What someone paid at auction for a chilling letter from a Titanic survivor. The first-class passenger wrote it five days before the Titanic went down, saying, “It is a fine ship, but I shall await my journey’s end before I pass judgment on her.” The cruel twist? He still died a few months later from health issues made worse by the wreck.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: On iPhone, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging to check if you need a replacement battery. Brillant, I know.

This is not humerus

👩‍⚕️ Feeling your best is serious

Got foot pain? These compression socks (11% off) help bring relief.
This eye massager (27% off) has built-in heating pads to soothe headaches.
A no-touch thermometer (33% off) takes the fuss out of temp checks. Remember when there was mercury in there?
On the go? A travel pill organizer keeps your daily routine on track.
Deep clean your jewelry, retainer and more with an ultrasonic cleaner (13% off). Sparkly!

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🩺 Hello, it’s a scam: The FBI says scammers are cold-calling folks with fake “discount health care” plans that’ll leave you with zero coverage and maxed-out bills. They’re impersonating real insurance companies and pushing fake policies with sketchy promises. If your “plan” sounds like a Groupon for gallbladder surgery, hang up.

Your brain got doxxed: Warning for you. Neurotech sleep and wellness gadgets are quietly collecting, and selling, your brain waves. These supposed brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies aren’t covered under medical privacy laws. Your mood, thoughts or mental health patterns are on the market to the highest bidder. It never stops.

Watching your life: Meet Van Hutcherson, a 60-year-old from Chicago, who thought he was in great shape. Then his Apple Watch woke him up one morning with high heart rate alerts. He found out he had an atrial flutter that could’ve led to a stroke. Thankfully, he got treatment. Thinking twice about your own health? Here are the latest Apple Watches.

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🚨 Fake health insurance: Scammers are offering “discounted” medical plans that don’t actually cover anything but your steady descent into rage headaches. Red flags? Pressure to act fast or promises of free services that sneak in extra fees. PSA: Look up the provider on the Better Business Bureau to check if an offer is legit.

36

The exact age scientists say bad habits really start wrecking your health. A study tracked hundreds of kids born in 1959 to 61 years old. Those who smoked, boozed and skipped workouts ended up sicker and more depressed. Great news if you’re 35, you’ve got 12 months left to be an absolute disaster on purpose.

🚨 Health data breach alert: Yale New Haven Health is dealing with the biggest health data breach of 2025 (so far). Over 5.5 million patients’ personal info, like names, addresses, SSNs and medical record numbers, is floating around the dark web. Watch for unexpected explanation-of-benefit letters in the mail.

⌚ Watch for noise: Your Apple Watch’s built-in Noise app can check if the sounds around you are too loud. Open the app on your watch and tap Enable to start tracking. To see how often you’re in noisy spots, go to the Health app > Browse (bottom right) > Hearing > Environmental Sound Levels. Now your watch can judge your eardrum choices, too.

AI saves a man's life - April 5th, Hour 3

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Doctors gave Joseph Coates no hope, but AI stepped in and saved his life. I’ll also tell you about Apple’s big health plans for iOS 19.4. And an underwater camera from the Loch Ness Monster hunt resurfaces after 55 years. Did it finally catch Nessie?

I’m scratching my head on this one: People who use a Garmin smartwatch are upset about a monthly fee, and it’s not that they are still using a Garmin. The app’s new AI health and fitness tracking tools cost $6.99 a month ($69.99 per year). Apple Watch, anyone?

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Apple’s revamping the Health app: They’re adding an AI virtual doctor (paywall link). It’ll analyze health data from your devices and give you personalized tips to stay healthy, eat better and improve sleep. ETA: Sometime next year. I see me doing tips on how to remove your data, too.

🐱 Meow you’re talking: Scientists are building the world’s largest cat database to figure out why our feline friends act the way they do. Just send in a fur sample, fill out a survey about your cat’s behavior and give a $150 donation. The team will analyze the DNA and look for links between genetics, personality and health. Want in? Sign up here.

StubHub is going public: The ticket resale marketplace just filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange. Even though it pulled in $1.77 billion in revenue in 2024, it still posted a loss of $2.8 million. (How does that happen?) Anyway, wondering who else is lining up to go public? Keep an eye on CoreWeave, Klarna and Hinge Health.

Essential home health aids

Little things to make life better:

Pill time, made easy: Never forget a dose again with this smart pill organizer ($5 off, be sure to check the coupon box). Perfect for keeping track of daily medications and supplements like NativePath.

Hot and cold relief: Whether you’re dealing with muscle pain or inflammation, a good heating pad or ice pack can help. This microwavable heating pad (30% off) provides soothing relief for aches and stiffness, while this gel ice pack (56% off) stays flexible even when frozen.

Cuff me: It’s important to monitor your blood pressure. This model connects to your phone via Bluetooth to store your readings. It’s 28% off, click the coupons for an extra 5% discount.

Tip the scale: See your weight displayed digitally in big numbers on this smart scale (43% off), or head to its app to see your weight and 12 other metrics, including your BMI.

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