Taking good care of yourself is always important: with technology becoming increasingly accessible to people, there are no more excuses for neglect. Your individual health is your greatest treasure: preserve it at all costs!
But have you ever thought about using your smartphone to check on things, adopt new healthy habits at home or even make online appointments? Yes, all of this – and much more – is available with just a few taps on your screen.

Health apps on your cell phone: why use them?

There are plenty of reasons to explore health and wellness apps, especially if you want to take care of your physical health, adopt healthy eating habits and lead a fitness lifestyle.

• Monitor what you do: Many apps monitor your physical activities, food, sleep or even other information about you in real time, such as heart rate and blood pressure;
• Get reminders: Need a helping hand to remember to take your medication? Create personalized reminders and never forget your medication;
• Reduces costs: There are apps that provide online medical consultations for certain pathologies. In general, they are cheaper than in-person consultations;
• Helps with motivation: The first step is almost always the hardest. Given this, many health apps help you stay motivated and never give up on good habits.
• Helps with mental health care: For those looking to take care of their minds, apps can provide specific resources, such as tips for maintaining mental balance, mindfulness practices, and information about the connection between mental health and overall well-being.

Check out the health apps below and embrace well-being!

1 – Headspace

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Taking care of your mental health is much more important than you might think: an unbalanced mind can lead to several physical comorbidities! With Headspace, you can learn how to meditate and relax with true experts on the subject.

Guided meditation is recommended by doctors for depression and anxiety disorders. But you don't have to suffer from either of these conditions to learn how to create atomic habits by taking a few minutes out of your day to relax and reflect.

Additionally, you can try Headspace for free for 14 days; after that period, you must choose one of the subscription plans (annual or monthly) to continue using the service and enjoy all its features.

2 – Google Fit

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With Google Fit, you can track your progress in your physical activities very accurately. You can calculate how many steps you have taken, the distance you have traveled, the average number of calories you have burned, among other health indicators. 

Its interface, as you would expect from a Google product, is quite simple and intuitive. Even lay users will find it easy to understand how everything works! 

If you have a smartwatch, check if you can install Google Fit on it: the app is compatible with most devices. It's much more convenient to carry a watch than a cell phone during your workout, right?

All you need to do is leave the app running while you are training.

3 – Doctoralia

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Doctoralia connects patients with healthcare professionals via telemedicine in over 19 countries. You can search for general practitioners or specialists in specific pathologies using its sophisticated search engine.

In fact, all consultations are conducted via video conference and patients are notified in advance about the times. In fact, prescriptions provided by doctors are sent via email and through the app itself.

Truth be told, many medical consultations can be carried out with excellence remotely: why not try out a little of what Doctoralia has to offer?

In general, virtual consultations are more accessible than in-person consultations.

4 – Sleep Cycle

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Having trouble sleeping but don't know where to start? Sleep Cycle promises users a great night's sleep.

Its interface is very simple and there is no need to leave the device in bed (this is not even safe, by the way): Sleep Cycle controls sleep through sound analysis. 

To set it up, tap “Alarm” and set the time to go to sleep and to be woken up. Adjust the volume and tap “Start” to begin: a new screen will open, informing the user of the average time they will have to rest until they wake up.

What sets this app apart from others is that it respects your sleep cycles. It’s not always possible to get a truly restful sleep; a loud alarm could wake you up with a big scare. In this sense, the app learns from your sleeping habits and ensures that you wake up in the best possible way.

5 – Lifesum

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Control your weight and monitor your diet easily with Lifesum, a free app available for all mobile devices. In addition to promoting physical fitness, the app provides tips for healthy eating habits, that is, nutrition and well-being to further improve your quality of life.

Additionally, you can join online support groups to find motivation to change your behavior. It’s not an easy task, but being around people who care about you makes all the difference!

6 – Drink Water

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Who has never forgotten to drink water and paid the price for it shortly after? The name says it all: from time to time, the app will remind you that it is time to take a sip of water. 

Drink water according to your height, weight and level of physical activity. Everything is straightforward and straightforward! In fact, all consumption is monitored over time and can be viewed through reports. 

So, improve your overall health and enjoy one of the simplest apps on this list! 

Valuable tips

Finally, before starting any physical activity, it is extremely important to consult a doctor. In other words, a complete check-up is essential to ensure that everything is in order and that you can do any type of training. 

Also, if you have any physical limitations, don't worry: there are workouts for all health scenarios! The most important thing is to never stand still.

Monitoring your progress throughout the day is very important: the data can even be used by health professionals to suggest treatments or activities.

What did you think of the suggestions? Are you taking care of your health, or are you still procrastinating?