由 home-healthhaven 
Are you planning to eat healthier and exercise more in 2018? There are plenty of apps out there to help, but your iPhone already has some built-in tools that can make a big difference in tracking your health.
### Siri
You’re probably familiar with Siri, the iPhone’s virtual assistant. Just say her name, and she can give you directions or find the nearest spot for gelato. But did you know Siri can also remind you to take a walk or hit the gym? She can even suggest nearby hiking trails for some outdoor adventures.
### Health App
Your iPhone comes with a Health app that tracks various health aspects. For instance, if you have an iPhone 8, it has a motion sensor that counts your steps and detects if you’re climbing stairs. The Health app also keeps tabs on your nutrition and sleep patterns.
But there’s more. The Health app also supports mindfulness tracking. Just a few minutes of meditation each day can help you manage stress better. The app can guide you through those sessions.
### Heart Rate Monitoring
Many people don’t realize their iPhone can monitor their heart rate without any extra gadgets. With an app like Instant Heart Rate, you can use your phone’s camera and flash to measure your heart rate by observing the blood flow under your skin.
### Integrating Fitness Devices
If you have devices like a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, the Health app can sync with them to provide even more detailed activity data.
### Health vs. Other Apps
Of course, there are many health and fitness apps available. For example, MyFitnessPal lets you log your food and exercise, while 5K helps you train for a marathon. Sleep Cycle monitors your sleep patterns to wake you at the best time, and FIT Radio provides workout music.
So why choose the iPhone’s Health app over these? Firstly, it’s already installed, so you save on phone storage. Plus, it combines many functions that normally would require multiple apps.
### Conclusion
Mobile phones have evolved so much, and they can now assist us in getting and staying healthy. From monitoring nutrition, exercise, sleep, to encouraging mindfulness, iPhones have impressive capabilities to support your health goals.