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WhatsMyM3 app detects early depression and anxiety
We have apps to monitor all kinds of things that our body is doing, like tracking our blood pressure, measuring our running pace and keeping an eye on our eating habits. There are also plenty of apps designed to monitor your mood, but WhatsMyM3 takes that data and turns it into an M3 Score, which could help assess your risk of some mental health issues. The app is based around the notion that in just three … Read entire article »
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Highly anticipated “habit forming” app Lift launches to iOS
It’s been ready to launch to the public for some time now, but this summer Lift, a highly anticipated “habit forming” app came to iOS devices. But is the productivity and life hacking app really all it’s cracked up to be? No matter how virtuous you may feel, the truth is we all have some terrible habits we’d love to kick (eating badly, smoking, etc) and some brilliant ideas for tasks we’d love to replace them … Read entire article »
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Doctor Mole app scans your skin in real-time
Due to the recent scares about skin cancer, we all know we’re meant to keep a close eye on moles, freckles and other weird and wonderful skin anomalies. However, it can be hard to figure out what we really need to worry about and endless trips to the doctor and check-ups can waste everyone’s time (particularly if you’re a bit of a worrier). So, in response to some of these issues we’ve come across a … Read entire article »
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Online community Lifekraze rewards users for active lifestyles
Lifekraze is a kind of website, app and online community, which encourages users to keep fit, stay active and eat well. The basic idea behind the site is that users send short, tweet-like updates answering the question “what have you done?” and can write whatever they like, as well as adding in links, photos or videos. There are a number of web resources, tools and apps that are very similar to Lifekraze, but it’s a little bit … Read entire article »
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Keep a ‘Pulse’ on your heart rate to find your optimal fitness zone
If you’re struggling to keep your heart rate stable and find your optimal fitness zone, then Pulse by ElectricFoxy would be just the thing you’re after. Available in three colours, Pulse is a ring which indicates to the wearer if their heart rate is above, below or exactly right with what it should be. Kind of like Goldilocks and the porridge conundrum really. As an extra feature it will also vibrate if you start working out … Read entire article »
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uMotif is a simple and colourful wellbeing tracker
If you’re trying to make any kind of change in your life, whether it’s working out more, eating healthier or improving your mood, then many would suggest tracking what you do throughout the day to see where and how you can make the necessary changes to your routine. We’ve come across a number of tracking services before, like Buddy and Grateful160, but uMotif has to be one of the most intuitive and simple. To get started with … Read entire article »
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Cyclist must-have: Helmet sticker that calls for help if you fall
Having acquired my first bike this morning, I am now looking forward to discovering London on two wheels. What worries me the most is the London traffic – and the dangers for cyclists. As I’m hoping not to become part of the bike accident statistics in the capital, I’ll definitely be investing in a helmet and some lights – especially necessary when going into darker months. But what happens if you’re out and about on your … Read entire article »
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Can Cardiio really monitor your heart rate using your phone’s camera?
Gadgets that monitor your pulse are increasingly popular at the moment, as people begin tracking their health and fitness levels more and more, because it shows how hard you’re working and could even flag up any underlying health problems. However, the team at Cardiio have developed a new application that promises to give you “an accurate heart rate monitor” without even touching you. Yep, it sounds kind of impossible and a bit ridiculous, but the idea … Read entire article »
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RunForIt app teams up with charity for virtual runs
UK-based charity Trees for Cities has teamed up with a new workout app called RunForIt in order to allow runners to take part in races no matter where they happen to be. The app aims to bring people from all over the world together in races, so they can still raise money for charity and raise awareness of the race in different places. It works by detecting a runner’s speed using the accelerometer and then plays them … Read entire article »
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Sleep Time iPhone app aims to give you a better night’s sleep
How well do you sleep at night? A normal night for me usually includes waking up several times throughout my allotted sleep time, only to wake up when the alarm goes off feeling dreadful and tired. So for me, being able to wake up feeling rested would be a dream come true. There are many apps on the market that claim to help with this, and Sleep Time by Azumio is one of them. Its description … Read entire article »
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