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RunKeeper app gets new training plans and coaching
Popular fitness app RunKeeper has had a host of updates this week, which mean that users can now access more free training plans and coaching advice than ever before. RunKeeper has always offered tailored advice and training programmes to paying users, but now the team behind the app has realised that because people get much better results when they have a strict plan that they have to stick to and specific advice, they’re opened up a … Read entire article »
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Gluco-Share, a diabetes app with a social twist
A new application to help family and friends monitor a persons diabetes has been released for iPhone users to help remind sufferers to take their medication and motivate them. Gluco-Share, wants to help sufferers monitor their blood sugar levels and communicate their results in real time to a circle of family and friends. The idea is, that this circle will help motivate and encourage the sufferer to maintain their good methods and lead a more positive … Read entire article »
Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Mobile Phone Apps
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 »
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Solaveil app tells you if you’ve been in the sun too long
As many of us jet off around the world this summer to escape the British clouds and rain and more rain, it can be hard to remember to not sit out in the sunshine and bake our pale skins. Luckily there are some gadgets and apps designed to ensure we don’t lose track of time in the sun, but we’d also recommend that you use your own common sense too… The new Solaveil app requires you … 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 »
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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 »
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