By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple Watch users everywhere, now including Brazil, can catch early signs of sleep apnea and take steps toward healthier sleep. Here’s how it works.Sleep apnea monitoring comes to Brazilian Apple Watch usersApple’s push to make the Watch a tool for preventive healthcare continues with the rollout of sleep apnea monitoring. Brazil celebrates its approval from Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA), while the feature is already available in over 150 countries, including the US, Japan, and the EU.Sleep apnea is a chronic disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, causing disruptions that can have severe consequences if left untreated. Undiagnosed cases can lead to hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, often without individuals realizing the cause. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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