Beginner’s Guide to the
Health app
Monitor your health and potentially spot problems early with Apple’s Health app for iPhone and iPad
WRITTEN BY DAVID CROOKES
T
he Health app has been
a staple of iOS since 2014 and, as of iPadOS 17 released in 2023, it’s now available on iPad too.
The app works in much the same way on both devices, bringing a host of health-related data from various sources together in one place. The big difference is that you now have the option of viewing your health data and metrics in an app that’s been optimised for at-a-glance viewing on a larger screen.
In either case, there are some major benefits to using the Health app. The main one is that it gives you a better picture of your overall well-being, both physically and mentally, allowing you to spot problems and seek help and advice from professionals if need be. You can also motivate yourself to improve your fitness and make vital changes to your lifestyle. And, by storing vital health information, you could potentially save your life in an emergency too.