health • fitness • technology • apps • Health & Wellness • 3 min read • Aug 20, 2014 12:00:00 AM • Written by: Kat Smith
For most of us, our phones are an extension of ourselves, and it can be hard to detach from these amazing devices. So you might as well embrace this technology when it comes to your health and fitness, and use the tools available to keep you on track with healthier habits. There are hundreds of health and fitness apps out there for Android and iPhone users, so there’s no excuse not to try a few out; here are just some of the most highly rated apps that can help you implement positive changes in your daily life.
Sleep Talk Recorder
Sleep is one of the areas that many of us overlook when we think of healthy habits, but a good night’s sleep can help you do everything from lose weight to lower your blood pressure. If you are talking in your sleep, you may not be sleeping as soundly as you should be. The Sleep Talk Recorder will pick up any audio that occurs while you sleep so that you have a better idea of the conversations you have while you’re snoozing away. You might also catch yourself snoring, which could be an indicator of sleep apnea or other respiratory disorders.
Pocket First Aid
Whether you have a minor burn or you are facing an emergency medical situation, you’ll want to make sure you know what to do in a pinch. The Pocket First Aid & CPR App from the American Heart Association will be there to provide quick and reliable information to get you through any urgent medical situation.
Drugs.com
With a simple and straightforward name, the Drugs.com app gives reliable and easy-to-read facts about a full catalog of medications to help you use prescription and over-the-counter medicines safely. This app is your pharmacy consultation on-the-go, and it can also help you identify unknown pills that might appear on the bottom of your purse or medicine cabinet.
My Diet Coach
It’s no secret that living at a healthy weight and eating right are keys to a long and active life, but many of us are challenged by diet confusion and temptation that seems to linger everywhere. My Diet Coach will give you personal motivation with notes and photos as well as constant reminders of your weight loss goals. No matter what diet program you follow, you will have the help of a tracking journal and fitness tips all in one convenient place.
Activity trackers
If you are looking to invest a little more in your digitally fit lifestyle, you might try out one of the many fitness and activity trackers that range from $50-$200. Most of these gadgets like the Fitbit, Nike FuelBand, and Samsung Gear Fit will connect with your phone and track all of your activity throughout the day. At first you may be surprised at how much activity you are getting just from taking the stairs or walking to the office, and you might have fun increasing your activity each day just to see how many steps you can get in.
MeMD can also fit into your tech-friendly health routine with affordable telemedicine visits from board-certified medical providers offering real medical advice, checkups and even prescriptions. With all of the tools available right at your fingertips, there’s no excuse not to get on track with your fitness right now.
