How Apple Health is transforming my mental and physical health

                                                                                                                                              Plus, why we ditched our gaming consoles [Pocket-lint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/4vMmZKavxPwukRGS5SKHwxW33Uo=364) March 11, 2024 Customize your content preferences and share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/CNSNwaOfcT_yf9yp6pvbJDeaaSA=364)! We’re almost halfway through March (I know, I can’t believe it either), and your New Year's resolutions are either totally on track, or were left behind in January. No judgment here. But, if you’re looking for an easy way to either get back on track or keep pushing, the Apple Health app has some incredible features we are loving. Thanks for starting your week with us. Be sure to check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [4 Apple Health features I use to improve my physical and mental health](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F4-things-i-use-the-apple-health-app-for-everyday-and-you-should-too%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/vMq1RFW7Z8CMiUBkuMe-Bgjavjk=364) An Apple Watch isn't the only way Apple users can track and develop healthy habits. This built-in iPhone app is effective and easy to use. [Apple health feature image](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F4-things-i-use-the-apple-health-app-for-everyday-and-you-should-too%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/XAoMvMUhafalKVUW-Fe-kSgIukw=364) Admittedly, I'm a horrible [Apple Watch](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-apple-watch%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/5-PVhKZ6gIN8N-7eG4VMR5ohAlw=364) owner. When I actually remember to place my 44mm [Series 8](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsmartwatches%2Freviews%2Fapple%2F162588-apple-watch-series-8-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/2DRcMPnJIbt8Of6VdVGs9SLxPZE=364) on its charger, I can't seem to forget how the signature squircle design sits a bit too bulkily on my smaller wrist. And no matter how much faster, longer lasting, or powerful the [Series 9](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-watch-series-9-hands-on%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/OzG5vWUN6Ti72yI53DR7AVjO2zo=364)%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-watch-series-9-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/6gvzW3jTXjnA-xC9E1qxgWyJ9pc=364may be, I doubt the upgrades are enough to break my habits. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F4-things-i-use-the-apple-health-app-for-everyday-and-you-should-too%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/AYoq1xYEVWSPskvQivLZ6c-5lB0=364) [Amazon's latest Echo Frames are my new favorite WFH accessory](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-echo-frames-3rd-gen-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/95Xa_Ul1_n81tFGI1bcfd0Vf4R0=364) Stylish and comfortable, Amazon's newest Echo Frames provide quality audio and blue-light filtering, making for my perfect productivity comb. [Putting 3rd-Gen Amazon Echo Frames in the case](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-echo-frames-3rd-gen-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/ygjrJMJn26Cwr8oKsnX2WBFquhA=364) For better or worse, I focus better when playing music, white noise, a podcast, or even mindless TV in the background. Usually, my favorite [in-ear buds](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Foneplus-buds-3-vs-apple-airpods-pro-2%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/-JpgUwlPgb_YOyrbKlvBaDyE6ps=364) or [over-ear headphones](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fairpods-max-vs-bose-700-headphones%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/F2pvHPbMXqeWahXWkn38ZuiIs1g=364) remedy my audio fix, or -- one of the privileges of remote work-- even blasting from [my favorite speaker](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fjbl-flip-6-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/nNvNwoGIC3XiYFPpIxfsqwbVDbQ=364). However, spending nine hours a day behind a screen takes a toll on my eyes, often resulting in a desperate [Renpho Eye massager](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Frenpho-eyeris-1-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/Fpus6I6S7dLvxZdpF1yLUTak1IY=364) session. While my prescription Warby Parker glasses have a [blue light](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-blue-light-and-how-does-it-affect-you-plus-3-ways-to-protect-your-eyes%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/sFz1xE-1INVTG9rGQuirwAZD_jQ=364) filter built-in, the added pressure from the glasses arms along with in-ears or the headband from over-ear headphones, I end up with a headache all the same or simply feeling claustrophobic. For all these reasons, I was eager to try Amazon's blue light 3rd-Gen Echo Frames. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-echo-frames-3rd-gen-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/K-m5kLpTB1O9rIAhRFtMcY2FB5s=364) [7 reasons why I switched from consoles to PC gaming](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fconsole-vs-pc-gaming%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/3tYieWWohl-llCE5ScmMKO9RKS8=364) After decades of being primarily a console player, I am fully converting to PC gaming. Here's why. [Console vs PC gaming](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fconsole-vs-pc-gaming%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/6zFMDTnGFcZEhJY3PgJTDyuI5fk=364) My gaming history begins with consoles. I grew up with the[NES, SNES, and N64](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fnintendo-games-consoles-complete-history%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/hlVhaGv33aKc7QmfVb7xRDvqzmE=364) primarily, with the PC only becoming relevant to me when Flash games became popular. It was a place to play small, free, and inexpensive games for half an hour or so when I was bored, but it was never a place I went to for full experiences. I had a vague knowledge of some early big [PC games](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpc-gaming%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/JVz76t0hdv0JAwMz7LqB1SHyKoA=364) like [Doom](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgames%2Freviews%2Fbethesda%2F148867-doom-eternal-review-ps4-xbox-one-pc-nintendo-switch%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/lNZZiiGC8clrYqPolJwiW2oNrJk=364), Warcraft, and EverQuest but viewed them as overly complex to be enjoyable. It was an ignorant assumption, I admit, but at that time, anything beyond basic web surfing on a computer seemed like it required a PhD to manage. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fconsole-vs-pc-gaming%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/nidWPjZ2LZCMwjwrnvsR_77JwEY=364) Deal of the day [Our favorite Beats headphones are on sale](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C2W1KLSS%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/AuSIac5I0b8QoDZDGJtS9Acfg4E=364) In case you missed it [4 features that would make AirPods Max 2 my go-to over-ears](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffeatures-i-want-to-see-from-the-airpods-max-2%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/fGxM6NZgr8-KgjEOJ-2qVK5e1D4=364) [Should you leave your laptop plugged in and charging all the time?](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fshould-you-leave-a-laptop-plugged-in-charging-all-the-time%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/6qcBEpHlvms7cAWiuH8roENMuKo=364) [Did your taskbar disappear in Windows 11? 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[How to set up a Matter device with Amazon Echo for Alexa voice control](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-set-up-a-matter-device-with-amazon-echo%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/vzzTcmWyWT7qdalnI-rrWdRHuC0=364) Control your Matter smart home devices just by asking Alexa. [adding a matter device to alexa via the alexa app](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-set-up-a-matter-device-with-amazon-echo%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/JL23dkXGH0BKNrmpJvzF7ofts3g=364) Smart home devices can often feel about as far from smart as you can get. Different devices from different manufacturers use different protocols, require their own proprietary [smart home hubs](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-smart-home-hub%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403111453%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e2edf8fcd-13d71221-5665-4630-aaa8-7299ad539744-000000/dIG6cGQJga7gjGbSw_snc7h0DzY=364), or just plain fail to talk to one another. If all of your devices are from the same manufacturer, then everything is fine, but as soon as you start to mix and match, things can start to get tricky. Even worse, if you decide to switch from one smart home ecosystem to another, you may find you can no longer control some of your smart home devices. 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