Tag Archives: iPhone

Lumosity: An Exercise Program For Your Brain

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Katie

So often, we focus on our physical health, but neglect our mental health. All forms of dementia are devastating. Many people complain of brain fog. Thousands of people suffer from attention disorders. While I don’t claim to know the cure … Continue reading →

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CAREGIVER RELIEF ON THE WAY: SMARTPHONE APP IN BETA SEEKS TO DE-STRESS THE LIVES OF 65 MILLION AMERICAN CAREGIVERS

Posted on May 29, 2013 by John

“Unfrazzle” for iPhone to be Released in May, 2013; Android Version soon to follow “Caregiving is a tremendous responsibility that not only impacts the lives involved, but the health of the caregiver as well. Unfrazzle is taking on this challenge. … Continue reading →

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iChemoDiary Helps Cancer Patients Track Symptoms

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Katie

In Friday afternoon’s #HITsm Chat, the following Tweet caught my eye: T1: Mobile apps like iChemoDiary can help cancer patients keep track of their symptoms and side effects during treatment #mhealth #HITsm — HIT Lab (@HITLabNYC) May 24, 2013 Although … Continue reading →

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11 Great iPhone Apps for Nurses — According to Apple

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Katie

It seems like every day, I read another article about nurses using tablets and smartphones in the workplace. I was just thinking the other day that I should do a round-up of great apps for nurses, but it looks like Apple beat me … Continue reading →

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WebMD Introduces New Allergy App

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Katie

WebMD sure is trying to make a name for themselves in the mHealth world. In addition to the other apps they released last year, they just added another app to that suite. This time, it focuses on allergies. I think … Continue reading →

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SlimKicker Turns Tracking Food and Exercise Into a Game

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Katie

If incentives cause people to lose weight, does competition do it as well? Well, SlimKicker, might prove if that is true as well. At first glance, SlimKicker looks like just about any other food and exercise diary. You can enter … Continue reading →

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Sodium 101 Helps Combat Excessive Sodium Intake

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Katie

Whenever we go to the store, my husband meticulously analyzes the nutrition label on the food we buy, specifically looking at the amount of sodium in the product. While it makes shopping take a little longer, I’m glad he does … Continue reading →

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T2 Mood Tracker Updated and Wins Award

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Katie

Several months ago, The Department of Defense released LifeArmor, an app created for military families coping with stress.  T2 Mood Tracker, released in 2010, was also created by a department in the Department of Defense. This app was created to help … Continue reading →

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The Beam Toothbrush Transforms Dental Hygiene

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Katie

A few years ago, an old roommate of mine informed me that I grind my teeth almost constantly as I slept. After talking with some people, I discovered that this, combined with some dental problems I encountered in high school, … 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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