Health Connect gives Android users a tool to store their health and fitness data in a centralized repository.In addition to regular health metrics, Health Connect is getting ready to keep track of nicotine and alcohol consumption.Nicotine reporting will support different consumption methods, like cigarettes and vaping.Let’s be honest: Android Health Connect needs work. The system has the best of intentions, offering a tool for organizing and making sense of all the different kinds of health and exercise data we collect from the various wearables and fitness trackers we use. But even if we’re a bit frustrated by its current implementation, the basic idea is a good one, and we’d love to see Health Connect evolve to meet our needs. One way we can hope to see it grow is by supporting additional data types, and today we’re checking out work on a couple additions that might sound a little counter-intuitive. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else.sign up now By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Google supports dozens of data types in Health Connect — everything from blood pressure, to step count, to how well you’re staying hydrated. When it comes to hydration, though, we imagine Google was thinking more along the lines of “glasses of nice, cool water” than where we’re about to go with this.