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Samsung launches S Health app for the Galaxy S3
Samsung took its first steps into the mobile health market this week as it officially announced S Health, a wellness app specially designed for its latest handset, the Samsung Galaxy S III. The new application has been built to track all kinds of health data and it stands out from others currently on the market because it’s compatible with a number of different sensors, like blood glucose meters, body composition scales and blood pressure monitors. The app then … Read entire article »
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How healthy are you? You could soon find out by taking a snap of your tongue
We like to thing we’ve heard everything when it comes to apps and services designed to be able to inform us as to how fit or healthy we are. Well, it seems even we can be surprised. A team from the University of Missouri in the US are currently working on a system that will enable us to find out how healthy we are from taking a picture of our tongue with our mobile phone. Based on a … Read entire article »
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Nike+ app gets updates and a name change to Nike+ Running
One of our favourite running applications, Nike+ GPS, has had a big, exciting revamp this week, which includes a name change to Nike+ Running, more insights about your workouts and further Facebook integration. There are so many apps available to keep track of your runs and workouts, like MapMyRun and RunKeeper, but if you’re looking for a super simple and easy-to-use solution, which allows you to track your activity, monitor your improvements and share your achievements … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets, Mobile Phone Apps
Runnr.me app gives joggers live feedback about their feet…
We’ve reviewed a range of apps and gadgets that have been created to help joggers monitor, track and improve upon their workouts. But now a team of developers are working on an app for your mobile that aims to analyse different running styles and prevent any injuries at the same time. The app, called Runnr.me, works along with a special sensor that can be embedded into any running shoe. Once it’s in place the sensor and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets, Mobile Phone Apps
Aviva launches new Facebook health app
Health insurance provider Aviva has today launched a new Facebook app aimed at giving people more control over their health and diet. Open to all Facebook users, The Aviva Health 100 app lets you set fitness goals and share your scores with friends and family. According to Aviva, the app will “help people gauge how healthy they are” and then offer “advice, guidance and inspiration”. The app relies on users inputting information about diet, exercise, smoking and boozing. … Read entire article »
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Sessions pairs users with a real-life health coach
There are some of us who get in the gym at 6am or after work three or four times a week without the need for someone offering support or motivation. Then there are the rest of us. If you’re like me, you’ll literally need to be dragged feet first from bed if you’re going for a workout. Enter Sessions, a web and mobile startup that pairs users with a real-life health coach. Sounds pretty amazing to me. Unlike … Read entire article »
Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets, iPad/tablet PC apps, Mobile Phone Apps
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
App takes a photo of your tongue and analyses your health
Traditional Chinese Medicine has long recognised the importance of analysing the state of a patient’s tongue in an attempt to work out what’s wrong with them and identify the best way to treat their ailments. This process of analysing a person’s mental and physical well-being is often referred to as finding out what their “zheng” is. Well now it seems these ancient methods are being employed by modern day health geeks who want to be able … Read entire article »
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runtastic launches two new apps for weight loss and outdoor pursuits
Not content with an already vast array of apps and services designed at keeping us all in shape, runtastic have launched two new additions – Ideal Weight 2.0 and Altimeter. Here’s the lowdown on both: Ideal Weight 2.0 is a simple BMI calculator that helps users determine and reach a healthy weight. The app graphs weight history, provides diet and fitness tips, and lets users see how their weight compares to averages based on age, gender and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets, Mobile Phone Apps
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 »
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