With the release of the iOS 8 last week, Apple showed its commitment to helping users live a healthier life. The new Health App contains a wealth of options and features for consumers to explore, but one of the most important could actually end up saving lives. The Medical ID, a new feature included with the software upgrade, is a simple way to allow anyone to look at your medical history, including certain allergies or other conditions, in the event of an emergency.

The way the app feature works is very simple. By selecting the Medical ID option under the Health app, you will be asked to fill out as much personal information about yourself as possible. This includes your weight, height, blood type, allergies, your organ donor status, birthday, emergency contacts and any other notes. By then selecting "Show When Locked" it will ensure that it will be seen if you are incapacitated. A person can simply hit the button in the bottom corner of the lock screen, and all of the information will pop up.

This will allow emergency medical responders to immediately know all of your pertinent medical information. It can be crucial to know the details and how to respond to your specific situation should the need arise. The best part about this feature is that it keeps all of the other parts of your iPhone secure, which cannot be accessed without a set passcode.

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