One of the wonderful things about being able to possess all the world's knowledge in your pocket is the incredible access to healthcare you can receive through health apps. Whether you are trying to manage a condition or your fitness levels, these helpful smartphone applications keep you and your health on track.
From heart-monitoring to weight loss-aiding, fitness apps are becoming increasingly popular. Particular health concerns such as trying to quit smoking, oral care and vision loss are also controllable through a mobile device application. If you want to sleep better or practice mindfulness, there are also apps for that.
On the other hand, there are communication building health apps that make caregivers and patients more connected, as well as app-accompanying teddy bears that let sick kids interact with their parents when visiting hours have ended.
60 Accessible Health Apps
From Anti-Childhood Obesity Applications to Guilt-Tripping Lighters:
Alyson Wyers — Jun 10, 2014 — Tech
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Guided Mindfulness Apps
The Buddhify 2 App Helps Users Find Ease Throughout the Day
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Calorie Photography Apps
The Ceres App Lets Users Count Their Calories by Sending in Photos
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Vision Loss Apps
The Retina App Lets Users Experience the World of Blindness
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Military-Inspired Exercise Apps
The TRX FORCE is a Workout App That Will Push You Past Your Limit
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Groundbreaking Weight Loss Apps
Retrofit Is The Long-Awaited, Next Big Interactive Weight Loss App
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Smartphone-Paired Syringes
The EpiShell Encourages Allergy Sufferers to Have a Needle at All Times
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Guilt-Tripping Lighters
The Quitbit Smart Lighter Will Help You Quit Smoking
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Soothing Sleep Devices
The Withings Aura Kit Ensures Maximum Restfulness During the Night
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Sleep Therapy Apps
An Insomnia App Gives Users with a Six Week Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program
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Eyeglass Fitness Apps
Race Yourself from Google Glass Pushes Workouts to the Next Level
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Encyclopedic Bodybuilding Apps
The Gym PocketGuide is a Comprehensive Bodybuilding App
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Intensely Fun Workout Apps
Carrot Fit Makes Working Out Enjoyable and Only Slightly Terrifying
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Tablet-Synced Exercise Equipment
The Pilar Ball Helps You Fine-Tune Your Physiotherapy Regime
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Predictive Health Apps
The Nurse App for Health Makes Disease Predictions for a Patient
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Daily Mindfulness Apps
The Get Some Headspace App Provides a Series of 10-Minute Meditations
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Tweet-Reminding Pill Boxes
The 'Life Capsule' Pill Box Tweets to Remind You to Take Your Meds
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Menstruation-Tracking Apps
The Groove App Keeps You Informed About Your Bodily Patterns
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Interactive Running Apps
Compete to Capture Territory with 'Run An Empire'
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Illness-Detecting Apps
The SickWeather App's Social Health Network Warns Users of Sickness
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High Intensity Workout Apps
Quick 4 is a Highly Condensed Four Minute Workout App
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Healthy Nutrition Coaching Apps
The Rise App is a New Way to Diet and Healthy Eating
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Fat-Measuring Apps
The Jawbone App Measures Your Body Fat Percentage to Keep You Healthy
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Community-Driven Fitness Apps
The PumpUp App is Full of Motivational #TeamPumpUp Users
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Cancer-Screening Apps
The DermoScreen App Uses Pictures to Check for Cancer
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Scientific Sleep Apps
The mySleepButton App Uses Cognitive Science to Encourage Rest
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Brain-Training Eye Apps
The Ultimeyes App Could Improve Your Vision by Training Your Brain
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Comprehensive Weight-Loss Apps
The 'Noom' App Tracks Your Diet, Exercise and Psychological State
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Workout-Enhancing Heart Monitors
The TICKR Heart Rate Monitor was Revealed at CES 2014
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Insomnia-Curing Apps
The SleepRate Sleep App Tracks Patterns to Provide a Better Rest
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Smartphone Display Blood Tests
This New Blood Testing Method Uses Your Smartphone's Display
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Medical Consultation Apps
The First Opinion App Lets You Text a Doctor for Medical Inquiries 24/7
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Gamified Disease Management Apps
A Free Diabetes App Turns the Disease Into a Tameable Monster
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Moodswing-Detecting Apps
The PRIORI App Predicts Moodswings Associated with Bipolar Disorder
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Myth-Busting Diet Apps
The Fat Burning Foods App Helps Dieters Make Smarter Eating Choices
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Parental Stress-Monitoring Apps
The ParentGuardian System Helps Parents of Children with ADHD
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Groundbreaking Medical Monitoring Gadgets
'Cue' Allows Users to Run Medical Diagnostics at Home
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Collaborative Caregiving Apps
STANDWITH Improves Caregiver Support By Communicating Daily Chores
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Stationary Health-Monitoring Apps
The Darma App Notes Posture and Heart Rate While Sitting
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Intensified Workout Apps
The Quick Fit App Provides a Condensed 7 Minute Workout Regimen
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App-Controlled Power Toothbrushes
The Kalibree is Causing a Stir At CES 2014
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Wireless Health-Tracking Systems
The Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor Debuted at 2014 CES
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Effective Fitness-Encouraging Apps
The FitBit App Will Motivate You to Start Working Out
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Cancer-Detecting Apps
The DermoScreen App Helps Detect Cancerous Skin Cells
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Collaborative Health Apps
The uMotif is Designed to Give Clinicians Broad Patient Info
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Motivational Pedometer Apps
The Breeze App is Like RunKeeper for Walkers
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App-Connected Electronic Cigarettes
The Smokio is an Connected Electronic Vapor Cigarette
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Non-Athletic Tracking Apps
The RunKeeper App is Targeted Towards Those Who are Non-Athletic
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Anti-Childhood Obesity Applications
The Kurbo Health System Helps Kids Combat Health Issues
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Timely House Call Apps
A Manhattan Medical Mobile App Brings New York Doctors to Your Home
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Muscle Stimulating Apps
SmartMio Contracts Muscles While Sitting Down
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Smartphone-Controlled Health Systems
The Smartcard Can Check Your Cholesterol Using a Smartphone
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Health-Monitoring E-Cigs
The Smokio E-Cigarette Lets Ex-Smokers Track Their Progress
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Anti-Smoking Applications
The Stop Smoking App Monitors Health & Money Saved by Non-Smokers
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Shared Expertise Medical Apps
SharePractice Medical App Helps Doctors Advise the Best Treatments
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Inclusive Menstruation Apps
The Dayima Women's Health App Also Has Features for Men
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Medical Photo Sharing Apps
The InsightMedi App Helps Professionals Connect & Share Medical Photos
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Food-Scanning Diet Apps
This Healthy Diet App Reveals Nutritional Info from Barcode Scans
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Minimal Weight-Watching Apps
The Simple Diet Tracker App Keeps Track of Weight Over Time
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Prescription-Requiring Apps
The BlueStar Diabetes Mobile App is FDA-Approved
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Diverse Workout-Tracking Apps
The Active Fitness App Helps to Set Goals for a Range of Activities
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Effortless Greenhouse Containers
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Hi-Tech Tangible Accessories
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Weight Loss Bracelets
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Vibrant Sporty Menswear
The Men's Health Spain 'K.O.' Photoshoot Stars Liuk Bass
Mastectomy Patient Portraits
Grace by Charise Isis Reinvents Feminine Beauty in Face of Cancer
Villainous Exercising Tools
The Training Mask Lets People Channel Their Inner Bane During Workouts
Plaited Paper Packaging
Bellis Preserves Branding Communicates a Carefully Crafted Mission
Unusual Hi-Tech Beds
Balluga's Smart Bed Has an Unconventional Shape & Lots of Tech Capabilities
Pillow-Like Supportive Sneakers
Nike Revamped the Air Max for a More Cushioned Running Shoe
Dream-Controlling Electric Shocks
The tACS Device Gives Sleepers Full Control Over Dream Plots
Search Engine Retail Stores
Search For the Products You Want in The First-Ever Google Store
Shopping Consultation Apps
The Fitt App Provides a Second Opinion When Shopping
Menstruation Illustration Graphic T-Shirts
The Ardorous And American Apparel Period Power T-Shirt
Post-Workout Fitness Attire
The Lululemon '&go;' Line is Made for After-Yoga Drinks
Hidden Pill Compartment Watches
Never Forget to Take Your Medication with the Pill Watch
Cancer-Inspired Gowns
Jacqueline Firkins Creates a Line of Dresses Inspired by Cancer Cell Photos
Interactive Phone Cases
The Fuffr iPhone Case Allows You To Think Outside Your Phone
Fitness-Encouraging Playgrounds
Attivo by John Ditchburn Helps Children Become More Active
Minimal Ambient Noise Apps
The Noisli App Lets You Take Soothing Sounds Anywhere
Aggregated Photo Sharing Apps
The Selphee, Yippie Ka Yee! App Combines Vine, Instagram & Snapchat
Life-Saving Microscopic Sensors
This Tiny Chip Sensor Allows Doctors to See Within Your Arteries
Athlete-Targeting Jeans
Barbell Denim Addresses the Shapely Legs of Active Individuals
Military-Inspired Exercise Apps
The TRX FORCE is a Workout App That Will Push You Past Your Limit
Minimalist Baking Carts
Mjolk and Studio Junction Design a Timeless Yet Modern Kitchen Surface
Tablet Photo Viewer Apps
Retro by Tiny Whale is a Handy Instagram Viewer for iPad
Curvaceous Fitness Bands
The Samsung Gear Fit is a Curved Smartband that Mimics a Smartphone
Groundbreaking Weight Loss Apps
Retrofit Is The Long-Awaited, Next Big Interactive Weight Loss App
Workout Sharing Social Bikes
Social Bicycles Combines Cycling with Social Media
Fashionable Tech Partnerships
Google and Luxottica Team up to Make Hip Wearable Technology
Wellness Monitoring Kits
Cue is a Home Testing System for Monitoring Your Own Health
Responsive Digital Receipts
The Square Feedback Digital Receipt Lets Buyers and Sellers Chat
Adhesive Health Trackers
The Health-Monitoring Patch Prototypes Measure Movement and Deliver Drugs
Endless Photo Filter Apps
The Morpholio Frame App Has Over 64 Million Combinations for Images
Holistic Health Hearables
The Ear-Fitted Lumafit Wearable Fitness Tracker Trains Bodies and Minds
Social Gambling Apps
This Unibet App Lets You Bet with Social Currency Versus Real Money
Oxygen-Monitoring Fitness Trackers
The Withings Pulse O2 Fitness Tracker Tracks Your Health Level
Online Optometry Tests
Opternative Offers Accessible & Affordable Medical-Grade Online Eye Exams
Car-Feedback Smartphone Apps
Automatic App Uses iBeacon Technology to Make Driving More Convenient
Air-Purifying Billboards
UTEC is Taking on Peru's Construction Pollution with Clever Advertising
Contemporary Utopian Artworks
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Sporty Smartphone Fanny Packs
The Bracketron TruRunner Protects Your Phone When You're Running
Holistic Health Trackers
This Smartband is Designed to Measure Wearers' Well-Being at All Times
2 Cent Diabetes Test
Business Students Created a Cheap Way to Test for the Preventable Disease
Death-Predicting Blood Tests
This Blood Test Predicts When Users Will Die
Relaxing Nighttime Drinks
The Good Night Drink Naturally Helps You Ease into Sleep
Eyeglass Fitness Apps
Race Yourself from Google Glass Pushes Workouts to the Next Level
Kid-Friendly Ecology Apps
Tinybop's Second Educational Kids' App Centers Around Plants & Animals
Search Engine Smartwatches (UPDATE)
More Information was Leaked on the Smartwatch from Google
Energy-Boosting Running Shoes
The Energy Boost 2.0 Gives You an Added Bounce in Every Step
Hologram Sharing Apps
A Moju Labs Mobile App is a Cross Between Picture and Video Sharing Apps
Beer Delivery Apps
The Drizly App Delivers Lagers and Ale Right to Your Doorstep
Financial Fitness Incentives
Alfa-Bank Promotes Health and Wealth with its Fitness Banking System
Kid-Controlled Playtime Apps
UNICEF's PlayTimer App Sets a Timer for Playing with Your Child
Pasta Bacon Taco Hybrids
These Indulgent Bacon Weave Taco Breaks Calorie-Topping Records
Predictive Health Apps
The Nurse App for Health Makes Disease Predictions for a Patient
Seasonal Affective Disorder Eyewear
The Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson Combats Mood Swings
Life-Tracking Apps
Exist by Belle Beth Cooper and Josh Sharp Tracks Daily Events
Tweet-Reminding Pill Boxes
The 'Life Capsule' Pill Box Tweets to Remind You to Take Your Meds
Menstruation-Tracking Apps
The Groove App Keeps You Informed About Your Bodily Patterns
Interactive Running Apps
Compete to Capture Territory with 'Run An Empire'
High Intensity Workout Apps
Quick 4 is a Highly Condensed Four Minute Workout App
Healthy Nutrition Coaching Apps
The Rise App is a New Way to Diet and Healthy Eating
Fat-Measuring Apps
The Jawbone App Measures Your Body Fat Percentage to Keep You Healthy
Screen-Induced Sleep Deprivation Stats
This Infographic Looks at How Technology Affects Sleep
Audio Pillows
This Sound Generating Pillow Lets Users Play Their Own Music
Curated Food Apps
The Hotsauce App Spices Up Your Dining Experience
Cancer-Screening Apps
The DermoScreen App Uses Pictures to Check for Cancer
City Specific Running Maps
This Heat Map Indicates Where Majority of People Run in Each City
Scientific Sleep Apps
The mySleepButton App Uses Cognitive Science to Encourage Rest
Comprehensive Weight-Loss Apps
The 'Noom' App Tracks Your Diet, Exercise and Psychological State
Education-Enabling Underwear
Transformation Textiles Manufactures Feminine Hygiene Products
Intriguing Oddity Dating Apps
Loveflutter's Mobile Dating App Helps Quirky Individuals Connect
Phone Addiction-Monitoring Apps
The BreakFree App Tracks How Much Time you Spend on the Phone
Artificially Intelligent Voice Apps
Wit Lets Developers Add Siri Like Functionality to All Apps
Smartphone Display Blood Tests
This New Blood Testing Method Uses Your Smartphone's Display
Augmented Reality Apps
The Layar App for Google Glass Brings Surroundings to Life
Immobilizing Elderly Suits
El Tiempo's Age Simulation Suit Shows the Difficulty of Daily Tasks
Incentivized Fetch Machines
GranataPet's Pet Snack Machine Rewards Pets After a Game of Ball
Heart Rate-Measuring Mobiles
This iPhone Pulse Monitor Add-On Reads Your Reaction to Good Design
Air Conditioning Apps
The Tado App Monitors the Heating and Cooling of Your Home
Pebble Palm Glucometers
The MiHealth System Would Make Life with Diabetes More Self-Manageable
Track-Mixing Relaxation Apps
The Omvana Meditation App Lets Users Overlay Ambient & Vocal Tracks
Collaborative Health Apps
The uMotif is Designed to Give Clinicians Broad Patient Info
Data-Distributing Glasses Apps
The Beam App is a Google Glass App That Lets Doctors Share Info
Augmented Reality Bus Ads
The Pepsi MAX Ad Creates Shocking Scenes for People Waiting for Buses
Trackable Baby Bottles
The Sleevely Baby Bottle Monitors Your Child's Feeding Habits
Ingenious Sleep Devices
'Night Shift' Prevents Sleep Apnea Patients from Sleeping on Their Backs
Lightweight Fitness Training Bars
The Monkii Bars are Portable Lightweight Workout Devices
Timely House Call Apps
A Manhattan Medical Mobile App Brings New York Doctors to Your Home
Muscle Stimulating Apps
SmartMio Contracts Muscles While Sitting Down
Laptop Sleeping Bags
The 'Tukd' Laptop Sleeping Bag Makes Your Laptop Stylish and Safe
Alzheimers-Predicting Blood Tests
Georgetown Has Developed Blood Tests to Predict Alzheimers
Entree-Inspired Milkshakes
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Health-Monitoring Smartphone Cases
The Wello Smartphone Case Keeps You and Your Smartphone Healthy
Doctor-Finding Travel Apps
TraveDoc Locates Foreign Health Care When You Don't Speak the Language
Convenient Coffee Payment Apps
Tim Hortons' Timmy Me App Now Lets You Pay with Your Smartphone
Portable Gym Performance Trackers
Gymsight Sends Data from Gym Equipment to Your Smartphone
Moving Weight Loss Ads
The Weight Watchers Australia Ad Asks Viewers to ‘Awaken Your Incredible’
Fitness Travel Packages
Reebok Fitness Vacation Packages Promise Sightseeing and Sweating
Care Worker Review Sites
The Love My Provider Website Rates Therapists for Children with Autism
3D Tumor-Testing Technology
3D Printed Tumors Make Cancer Drug Testing More Accessible for Doctors
Handmade Meditation Cards
Kristen Hedge's Meditation Card Deck Teaches You How to Meditate
Suggestive Healthcare Campaigns
Nurse Nicole Promotes Men’s Health Month on Tinder
Empathy-Building Smartphone Apps
20 Day Stranger Allows Anonymous Strangers to Share Experiences
Disease Breathalyzer Tests
Toshiba Unveiled a New Disease-Detecting Breathalyzer for Patients
Health-Tracking Caffeine Apps
The Jawbone Coffee Tracking App Can Help Improve Your Health
Crowdfunded Playable Pegs
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Healthy Maple Water Beverages
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Nutritious Sugar Alternatives
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Flight Safety-Enhancing Glasses
The Google Glass App Helps with Safety Checks Before Flights
Sultry Comfy Sneaker Ads
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App-Boosting Platforms
The 'Golgi' Data Transfer Platform Can Make Apps Load Up to 20 Times Faster