How to Use the Apple Health App

Use the Apple Health app on your iPhone to track your steps, sleep, heart rate, and health data in one place.

Steps

1
Open the Health app on your iPhone
using the red heart icon. The app comes on all iPhones.
2
Set up your Health Profile
by tapping your picture and adding your date of birth, height, and weight. This helps the app give accurate results.
3
Connect other health apps and devices
to the Health app through the Sharing tab. MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, and many other apps can send data here.
4
Check your health data in the Summary tab
to see your steps, walking distance, and heart rate. Tap any metric for more detail and charts.
5
Review your Health Trends over time
by scrolling to the Trends section. The app shows if your activity is up or down compared to past months.

Is my Apple Health data private?Show

Yes, data stays on your iPhone and is encrypted. You control which apps read or write.

Can Apple Health share data with my doctor?Show

Yes, share health data with your doctor through the Sharing tab if they use Apple Health Records.

Does Apple Health track sleep automatically?Show

The app tracks sleep if you wear an Apple Watch to bed. Without a watch, you can log sleep manually.

What types of health data can Apple Health track?Show

Apple Health tracks over 100 data types including steps, heart rate, sleep, nutrition, blood pressure, and blood glucose.

Written by the HowToDoStuff.online editorial team. Last updated May 18, 2026.