Learn how to use a defibrillator and perform CPR with your iPad
You might not be able to give someone a lifesaving electrical shock with your iPad just yet, but a new app will teach you how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and perform the necessary CPR afterwards. The AED Trainer app simulates the operation of an actual defibrillator, used by medical professionals and emergency responders to shock a person’s heart back into rhythm in case of cardiac arrest. It will take users through the process if … Read entire article »
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Do you suffer from hay fever? Keep track on the pollen count with the Pollen Forecast app by Clarityn
Spring is definitely in the air and the days are finally getting longer as we moved into British Summer Time yesterday, 25 March. But March also marks the start of the pollen season, which is a very unpleasant time for those suffering from allergy and hay fever. If you are one of the many who go through copious amounts of tissues during the spring and summer months, this is the app for you. The free Pollen Forecast … Read entire article »
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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 »
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Stressed? Depressed? Feeling unhappy? There’s an app for that
Modern day life can throw you a lot of curveballs, leaving you feeling stressed, a bit blue or even mildly depressed. Sometimes putting on your favourite track on repeat can help you pull out the dark mood and clear the heavy clouds from your head. But if you’re worried that it may be more than just a fleeting feeling, with the rise of mobile health technology and smartphones there’s now an easy way of checking. … Read entire article »
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Need a calorie tracker app ahead of summer? Try MyFitnessPal
March is apparently National Nutrition Month across the pond, so we’ve been talking a lot about nutrition, calorie obsession and what apps we use to track our daily intake of food to achieve the ultimate goal: weight loss (hey bikini season is approaching fast!) There are a lot of apps on the market – and more to come I’m sure – but so far the best one of the bunch that I’ve tried is the free … Read entire article »
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Doctors believe health apps will reduce visits [infographic]
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The emerging field of Mobile Health (mHealth) has enabled people to use smartphones to keep track of their health and answer health-related questions with a quick tap on the screen and now many doctors believe using apps will help cut down on doctor visits, a new infographic suggests. According to the data revealed by Float Mobile Learning, 40% of US doctors believe that using mobile health technologies like apps to track your calorie intake and monitor … Read entire article »
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Self Magazine: Will fitness and Facebook gaming work together?
A new game created by Conde Nast (yep, the big fancy publisher) in the US aims to merge the worlds of Facebook gaming and actual fitness. But will that really work in practice when they sound like activities that are worlds apart? Conde Nast title Self magazine is launching a new Facebook game this week called Workout in the Park, which will have both a virtual game playing element AND a real fitness element tied in. In … Read entire article »
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GPs announce plans to ‘prescribe’ smartphone apps to patients
Mobile health has just taken a huge step forward with the news that GPs in the UK are set to be able to prescribe smartphone apps to help patients manage their health better. According to the Department of Health, the technology can put patients in charge of their medical records and health, especially in the cases of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Over 500 apps were nominated as part of a competition run by the … Read entire article »
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NYC and Kent both have one. Where’s the London condom finder app?
There’s a certain feeling of love in the air this week, with Valentine’s Day on Tuesday just gone bringing out the romantic many (read last minute dashes to pick up flowers and chocolates). 14th February was also a National Condom Day in the US and the Health Department made sure to remind people of their ‘condom finding’ app that lets New Yorkers use their phones to find free condoms and access information about sexual health. It … Read entire article »
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Kick that bad habit once and for all with the NHS Quit Smoking app
If you’ve had a few relapses so far this year, or simply given up on…well giving up smoking since making promises as the Champagne corks popped on New Year’s Eve, this might be the app for you. The NHS Quit Smoking App, lets you take practical support, encouragement and advice on how to stop smoking. It provides daily support and instant tips on how to begin your new life as a non-smoker, and best of all … Read entire article »
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