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NetPulse Brings Fitness Apps and Equipment Into One Place

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Katie

I’ve talked about a lot of different devices that were created to track (and help users meet) fitness and health goals. With all the options, it can get kind of overwhelming!  Especially when you have to transfer the information from … Continue reading →

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Three Health Apps Women Should Consider

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Katie

I’ve posted my fair share about mHealth apps that are geared toward women, so I found this article at Fierce Mobile Healthcare very interesting. Apparently, 47 percent of people who use one or more mHealth apps, are using a women’s health … Continue reading →

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Amiigo: A New Wearable Device About To Hit The Market

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Katie

Wearable fitness devices are a dime-a-dozen. Whenever I go to the store, or read up on the latest mHealth news, I feel like I’m seeing another one. Just like I said about food diaries, the device really needs to have … Continue reading →

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Five More Pregnancy Apps for Moms-To-Be By Mobile Mom

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Katie

Last year, I wrote about must have pregnancy apps for moms-to-be. Recently, I’ve come across a suite of pregnancy apps that I want to add to the must have list. Mobile Mom – the company behind these apps — aims to … Continue reading →

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Is The Microsoft Surface Perfect For Hospitals?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Katie

It’s no secret that there are a few tablets that rule the tablet world. There’s the iPad, obviously, and then the Samsung Galaxy 2, and even the Google Nexus 7. And most of these tablets run with either the iOS … Continue reading →

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Beware of Skin Cancer Detection Apps

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Katie

Back in July, I wrote a post about two skin cancer detection apps. For anyone worried about getting skin cancer or wanting to monitor moles or skin lesions, these types of apps seem very helpful. However, BBC News recently warned … Continue reading →

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Google Gets Into Activity Tracking

Posted on January 18, 2013 by John

Fierce Mobile Healthcare has a great article up talking about Google entering the activity tracking market with an Android app called Google Now. Turns out that Google Now is a lot more than just a fitness activity tracker. I think … Continue reading →

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CDC Launches New Mobile App

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Katie

It was only a matter of time before the CDC developed a mobile app — and it looks like it is jam-packed with features. Unfortunately for me, it isn’t compatible with my mobile device, but I was able to read … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Smart Phone Healthcare Posts of 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Katie

Since it’s the end of 2012, I thought it would be fitting to put  the links to some of my favorite posts I wrote this last year. Did you have a favorite one? Or is there something you’d like me … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Products Take Fitness to the Next Level

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Katie

When I was at Best Buy yesterday, a display caught my eye. There were screens demonstrating the product, and from the check out area that I was at, I saw the sign that said, “FitBit.” I had a feeling it … Continue reading →

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