Apple finally brought its Health app to iPads alongside iPadOS 17. Whether you’re new to the Health app or simply using it on iPad for the first time, here’s everything you need to know to get started with monitoring your health data.
How to Set Up Apple’s Health App on iPadOS 17
You’ll find the Health app on the Home Screen of your iPad once you update to iPadOS 17. Look for a white app icon with a red heart. Then, launch the app and follow the steps below:
Now that you’ve set up your Health app, you’re ready to view your profile and add any further details and health data you’d like to record.
How to View Your Health Information in Apple’s Health App
The Home screen of the Health app displays information from categories you have marked asFavoritesin both portrait and landscape orientation.
The default setting includes categories such as Activity, Exercise Minutes, Sleep, Resting Heart Rate, and Stand Hours. You can easily customize which metrics are displayed as your favorites. Simply tap theEditbutton on the right-hand side of the display panel to access a lengthy menu from which you can select the categories you want to include.
There are two ways to access all of your health information quickly. In portrait orientation, scroll to the bottom of your favorites section to see theShow All Health Databutton.
In landscape orientation, a sidebar will appear containing all this data in a menu that displays both yourHealth CategoriesandHealth Records, along withSummaryandSharingoptions.
How to Access Detailed Health Information in the Health App
Under the comprehensive Health Categories menu, you’ll see sections for all the metrics you may be familiar with, especially if you’re accustomed to the iOS app. It starts withActivityand ends withVitalsandOther Data.
Selecting each category reveals a page where you may see all your measurements, withHighlightsandTrendsshowing the bigger picture. The data and analysis are remarkably detailed. As you continue using your devices over time, you’ll amass a comprehensive database of every element of your health you could possibly wish to measure.
If there’s a category you’re particularly keen to monitor and access from your Favorites page, scroll to the bottom of its page and, underOptions, selectAdd to Favorites, which will put it on the main page of the Health app.
How to Add Health Information to Your Health App
Most of your key health data will be automatically added to the Health app when your Apple device or a third-party app measures it, just likeyour iPhone’s Health app. The app will show the latest measurements in categories such as activity levels and heart rate when you open it.
You can ensure these metrics are as accurate as possible by wearing a fitness tracker or device like an Apple Watch throughout the day. YourApple Watch can also help to monitor various health conditions.
Many of the health categories also have the manualAdd Databutton, allowing you to register information simply by tapping the button and entering the data you want. You’ll see it appear on your records when you clickDone. Since Apple cannot measure the information automatically for some categories like menstrual cycles and nutrition, it’s worth entering the details yourself.
TheMedicationssection is one of the most important categories where you would want to add your health information manually.Medications in the Health appmakes it easy to log and get reminders for any medicine you need to take. you may simply add your medication, the dose required, and the frequency and time you need to take it.
If you were used to the Health app on your iPhone, switching to the larger display on an iPad will be a welcome relief. Instead of scrolling through long pages, the larger screen of the iPad lets you see far more data in a single page.
The Health app contains informative articles within each health category that can shed fresh light on the metrics within that section. Reading these on the larger screen is also easier than scrolling on your iPhone.
you may also use the multitasking capability of your iPad to view or edit details in the Health app on iPadOS while you use another app in Split View or Slide Over. For example, you may want to view another health or fitness app to add information to Apple Health or to look at your metrics while making notes or designing a nutrition or training plan.
Share Your Health Data From Your Health App
All your health data is securely stored with the same privacy measures Apple uses for your other information. So, if your iPad is secured with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, your health data is similarly protected.
However, you canshare your health data in the Health appwith up to five friends or family members. If you’re in the US, you can alsouse the Health app to share data with your doctor. You can access it from theHealthmenu underSharing.
Get a Full Picture of Your Health and Fitness With Apple’s Health App
If used correctly, your iPadOS Health App is like an encyclopedia of your own well-being. It gives you invaluable insights into your health and can even alert you to health issues before you notice any symptoms.
You get access to all the features included in the iOS version of the Health app, but thanks to the iPad’s larger screen, you may see even more information at a glance. It’s a brilliant tool to help you on your health and fitness journey.
