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They're Selling Your Brain, And Calling It Healthcare.
Some companies aren't in the business of helping you. They're in the business of collecting your family member's brain data and selling it. I want to start with something Marcus Aurelius wrote. "The second rule is to look things in the face and know them for what they are." Not what they claim to be. Not what the marketing says when you're scared and searching for something, anything, that might protect someone you love. What they actually are. That's what today's post is abo
Michael Routhier
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Your iPhone Is Quietly Watching How You Walk, And That's Actually a Good Thing
Your iPhone can quietly monitor your balance every time you go for a walk, and warn you if something changes. Here's how to set it up. I want to tell you about a feature that's been sitting inside your iPhone; completely free, no extra apps, no subscriptions, that most people have absolutely no idea exists. It's called Walking Steadiness. And if you're over 55, or you have a parent or someone you care about who is, this might be one of the most quietly important things your p
Michael Routhier
Jun 26 min read
Samsung Galaxy Watch Fainting Prediction - What It Means for You
Your smartwatch just got a whole lot more interesting. Samsung has announced the results of a clinical study showing that the Galaxy Watch can predict fainting up to five minutes before it happens, with 84.6% accuracy. This is a world first. And if you're an adult over 55 who wears a smartwatch, or who has been thinking about getting one, this is worth knowing about. Let me break down what the study actually found, what it doesn't mean yet, and what you can do right now with
Michael Routhier
May 114 min read
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