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iThinkSmarter when it comes to your mental health

iThinkSmarter when it comes to your mental health

More and more apps are coming out to help people with their mental health and iThinkSmarter is another addition to this market. The app, developed for iPhone, is a free guide to help people with how to deal with psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and panic. The free version is based around a series of questionnaires asking users questions relating to their problem. Their answers to questions will then guide them to what the … Read entire article »

Filed under: CHS news, Mental Health, Mobile Phone Apps

UMSkinCheck app gives you a skin cancer self exam

UMSkinCheck app gives you a skin cancer self exam

A number of apps have been developed over the past year to provide users with ways of tracking and identifying skin problems that could be problematic and even cancerous in the future, take a look at Skin Scan. However, the University of Michigan has recently developed a new application for US users (sorry rest of the world) that claims to be able to spot the tell tale signs of skin cancer and provide people with a … Read entire article »

Filed under: Mobile Phone Apps

Facebook launches new app HealthyShare

Facebook launches new app HealthyShare

This week Facebook has announced that it will be teaming up with General Electric to launch a brand new application called HealthyShare, which will allow users to add all kinds of health and fitness goals to their timelines. It’s about time the social network dipped its toes into the eHealth space! According to Gigaom, the partnership has been made to coincide with the Olympics this summer and take advantage of the globe’s current fascination with sports … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, Web Resources

Whats MyM3 tries (and fails) to identify mental health issues

Whats MyM3 tries (and fails) to identify mental health issues

We’ve come across a few apps and services in the last few months that claim they can spot signs of mental health within users. You should check out our recent posts on Buddy and Mindbloom. Well now we can add another to the list – iOS app Whats MyM3. WhatsMyM3 is available as a mobile app ($2.99 for iPhone, iPad and Android), or free on the Web. M3Clinician is a version for physicians. The medical team behind … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Health Gadgets, iPad/tablet PC apps, Mental Health, Mobile Phone Apps

Get access to your very own doc-on-demand with HealthTap

Get access to your very own doc-on-demand with HealthTap

Let’s be honest, going to see your doctor is a bit of a pain in the proverbial. Getting time off from work is always a struggle and getting an appointment can be hard work also. With HealthTap, this headache could be about to disappear. Available for free on iOS, Android, and the web, HealthTap lets you ask real doctors medical questions and receive quick answers in return. HealthTap connects you with its network of doctors to ask whatever question you need … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets, Latest News, Mobile Phone Apps

Let the weight loss games begin with SlimKicker

Let the weight loss games begin with SlimKicker

If you’re like me, the whole idea of using fitness or health apps always seems great. A few weeks later it’s a different story. I stop using them either through boredom or the regime I’m on has gone downhill.  For many like me, an incentive always helps when it comes to trimming a few pounds. Enter SlimKicker, a free new iOS app that offers users the opportunity to win prizes whilst getting slimmer. In a nutshell, “SlimKicker … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Featured, Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets, Latest News, Mobile Phone Apps

Docs soon to be able to prescribe mobile apps if Happtique has anything to do with it

Docs soon to be able to prescribe mobile apps if Happtique has anything to do with it

For our US readers, the days of leaving your local hospital or surgery with a prescription for medication in your hand may soon be about to change… mHealth mobile app store Happtique today announced plans for the launch of a new programme that will enable physicians to prescribe mHealth apps to patients. With a trial period first, Happtique will see if its mRx mobile tool will encourage doctors to prescribe health applications and be effective enough to convince … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Latest News, Mobile Phone Apps, Professional healthcare products

App promises to get Android users in shape within ‘Just 6 Weeks’

App promises to get Android users in shape within ‘Just 6 Weeks’

With summer coming up fast, the pressure is on for many to get in shape quickly. With the free Android app Just 6 Weeks, you could be about to get the quick fix you need. The app promises to do exactly what it says on the tin – in just 6 weeks, you’ll be in the shape you want. Just 6 Weeks becomes your very own Personal Trainer, guiding you through your workouts, helping to build stamina … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets, Latest News, Mobile Phone Apps

Add competitive edge to your workouts with iPhone app Fitocracy

Add competitive edge to your workouts with iPhone app Fitocracy

There’s nothing new about an app that allows you to track your workouts. Fitocracy, after huge success with a browser-based service, has launched a new iPhone app that brings everything you can expect from a fitness app, but adds a competitive edge. Fitocracy’s USP is the way it lets you go head-to-head with other users and friends. Earn points by logging fitness activities to earn badges or rank on a leaderboard. You can also follow your friends’ progress … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets, Latest News, Mobile Phone Apps

Want to keep track of your child’s health? My Kid’s Health could help

Want to keep track of your child’s health? My Kid’s Health could help

For those of us with children who face the constant headache of organising check-ups with the GP, dentist appointments or just wanting to keep track of their health, My Kid’s Health could be just the iPad app for you. Whatever you can think of, My Kid’s Health tracks it for you. It’s a really easy way to keep all of your children’s health information all in once place.  Add your child’s general information such as age, gender and … Read entire article »

Filed under: Apps, Child health gadgets, CHS news, Health Gadgets, iPad/tablet PC apps