Summer is almost here. This is a great time to get active and health oriented. Let your phone do more. Check out these free or low cost mobile applications (Apps). Mobile Apps are ideal assistants for health, fitness, wellness, and general well-being.
Mobile Applications:
Stress Reduction & Mindfulness
- Breathe2Relax
- Mindfulness Coach
- com (free version, you don’t need to pay to use)
- Take a Break! Guided Meditations for Stress Reduction
Better Sleep
- CBT-i Coach
- Nature Melody – Soothing, calming, and relaxing sounds
- Can track sleep on iPhone 6 (and more recent models) in Health Data (heart shaped icon)
Healthy Thinking
- ACT Coach
- CBT Thought Record Diary
- Stress & Anxiety Companion
- Moods: Track for Better Mental Health
Healthy Eating and Weight Loss
- My Fitness Pal – exercise and calorie counter
- Map My Run – GPS Running and Walking distance and calorie tracker
- iPhone 6 and more recent track daily steps
Smoking Cessation
- Smoke Free
- Livestrong MyQuit Coach
Pain
- $3.99 My Pain Diary: Chronic Pain & Symptom Tracker
- WebMD Pain Coach
By: Rahem Mulatu, Colorado Black Health Collaborative (CBHC) – Health Access Committee.