The journey towards a healthier life is an ongoing process. As we navigate through aging and the challenges posed by the global pandemic over the past two years, Singapore’s Health Promotion Board, in collaboration with Apple’s LumiHealth program, has significantly supported many Singaporeans in their pursuit of better health.

Launched in October 2020, the LumiHealth program has achieved remarkable success, with over 300,000 downloads and more than 19 million health and wellness challenges completed. The initiative has particularly benefited users categorized as Low Activity, those with High BMI, and senior participants, motivating them to increase their physical activity through the use of their Apple Watch.

Users with a BMI above the healthy threshold have boosted their weekly exercise minutes by 44%. Additionally, the Low Activity group has experienced an impressive 88% increase in weekly exercise, matching the rise seen among seniors participating in LumiHealth.

Beyond encouraging physical activity, LumiHealth adopts a comprehensive approach to overall health and wellbeing, recently expanding its offerings to include new initiatives such as Cardiovascular Focus and Minutes to Mindfulness.

Cardiovascular Focus aims to enhance participants’ understanding of their heart health and offers practical strategies for maintaining it. Meanwhile, Minutes to Mindfulness teaches users how to integrate mindfulness practices into their daily lives and track their mindfulness sessions via LumiHealth and the Apple Watch.

As part of a new 30-day program, participants are encouraged to engage in at least five minutes of daily mindful breathing using the Mindfulness app on the Apple Watch. Users will also receive curated mindfulness tips and reminders to help incorporate mindfulness practices into their everyday activities, whether during walks or household chores.

To further incentivize participation, new users joining LumiHealth between July 15 and August 14, 2022, can receive a complimentary $40 Apple Retail gift card when they purchase a new Apple Watch and enroll in the program for the first time. Current users who refer friends and family during this promotional period will earn 10,000 bonus points for each successful referral, a significant increase from the previous 2,000 points.

Dr. Mithun Patel, Apple’s head of Health Strategic Initiatives, remarked, “The positive impact LumiHealth continues to have on the lives of Singaporeans demonstrates the results that can come when people are empowered to take control of their own health journey. It’s incredibly inspiring to see how many individuals are making meaningful lifestyle changes using their iPhone and Apple Watch in innovative ways.”