Apple updates Health app with Health Age and readiness score

In short: Apple says its redesigned Health app will estimate your “Health Age” and give you a daily “readiness” score.

What happened

Apple announced a redesigned version of its Health app alongside the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. The update adds an Insights tab that summarizes the most timely information and offers personalized guidance.

Two new numbers are central to the update. “Health Age” is Apple’s estimate of how your health measures compare to your actual age, using data like VO2 max (a measure of how well your body uses oxygen during exercise), sleep, and other signals. Apple also says it can include biomarkers from blood tests (biomarkers are measurable signs in your blood, like cholesterol).

The app will also add a “readiness” score. Apple describes this as a single score based on recent activity, vital signs, and sleep, meant to show how prepared your body is for the day. Think of it like a quick daily check of your “battery level,” based on what your body has been doing.

Apple is also adding a longevity tab that looks at sleep, movement, heart health, and other factors. Lab results can be included, and Apple announced a partnership with Quest for a 50-biomarker panel priced at $119.

Apple says the update uses Apple Intelligence, its built-in AI features, to better interpret your health data and suggest actions, like adding interval training to improve cardio fitness. The updated Health app will roll out later this year, starting in U.S. English.

Why it matters

Health data can be confusing when it is spread across charts and separate readings. By turning many signals into a few clear summaries, Apple is trying to make it easier for people to notice changes, ask better questions, and decide when to rest or push harder.

Source: TechCrunch AI