5 Best phone apps for health

Keep Your Health In Check

With such busy lives it is not surprising that most people spend hours on their phone, but did you know that you can track your health on it too? There are thousands of smart phone applications that can help make sure that you are leading a healthy, well-balanced life. Check out these top five.

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Family Doctor

This app is designed to identify your illness based on the symptoms exhibited. If you are panicking about your health it is a great way to access quick and accurate information based on the Family Doctor Home Advisor, a book by the British Medical Association. After a few simple yes/no answers, the app should be able to identify your problem. It may recommend what level of attention you should receive, whether you can get a remedy from a chemist or if you should seek immediate medical attention.

Nike Boom

This app is the perfect companion for your workout. You can choose your own workout plan as well as music that will play while you exercise. The app also provides encouragement to keep going by including famous athletes who will give personal messages to stop you falling off track.

Calorie Counter

This app is perfect for you to monitor your eating habits. The food diary allows users to track what food they have eaten as well as scheduling healthy meals. It also tracks what calories have been consumed and how many have been burned by exercise so will help you to lower your calorie intake. Nutritional information from popular food chains and restaurants is included in the app, and there is even a barcode scanner for when you are shopping at the supermarket.

Instant Heart Rate Pro

This app allows you to track how healthy your heart is, which is important whether or not you are trying to lose weight. The user has to place their index finger on the phone's camera, and after a few moments a real-time reading will be available. This is perfect for those with heart complaints or a history of heart problems.

Pocket Yoga

This app provides a detailed instruction guide on a number of yoga positions to de-stress and relax after a hard workout or a long day at work. There are 27 different sessions with a variety of difficulty levels, durations and practices so you can tailor them to your needs. Clear instructions and even pictures make the workout easy to follow and user friendly.