Getting healthy is something that everyone wants. Better health can lead to lower hospital bills, feeling better and good energy. Thankfully, there are a ton of applications on smartphones that can assist you in living better, eating better, and exercising more frequently. Most of the useful ones are either exercise apps, calorie counters, activity tracking apps, or some combination of all three. Let’s take a look at the best health apps.
1. D Minder Pro
Vitamin D
If you live in an area where it’s hard to get sunshine every day—especially during the winter months—consider adding this app to your home screen. It estimates your vitamin D exposure, depending on the weather, location, and your time spent outside.
2. Clue
Periods
This is the period tracker that makes getting in tune with your body a little easier. In addition to the basics—like giving a relative sense of when you’re likely to ovulate and when you’ll probably get your period—Clue allows you to enter data that tracks your mood and sleep.
3. Runkeeper
Running
If you’re into running and tracking how miles you’ve racked up or how your pace has improved, this app keeps it simple and it comes with a strong community of fellow pavement pounders. It also comes with personalized training plans to fit your schedule and help you reach your goal.
4. Waterlogged
Water
Do you drink enough water? You can easily find out by downloading this app. Add your favorite bottles and glasses to drink from and enter how much water you’ve drunk. Then, sign up for reminders to keep sipping throughout the day.
5. MyFitnessPal
Food
Most experts will suggest this app for tracking your food intake. It makes keeping record of everything you eat a little easier, so you can see your calories, courtesy of its large database of foods. Plus, you can track your carb, protein, and fat intake.
6. Timeshifter
Sleeping
Travel can put a real damper on your circadian cycle—a.k.a. stop you from getting sleep when you need it. And who wants to be tired during their entire vacay? Enter Timeshifter, which helps put jet lag to bed. Simply enter when you’re flying and your home and destination time zones, and it’ll create a three-day schedule so you adjust smoothly.
7. Skincare Routine
Skincare
Skincare is an essential part of the self-care journey for many of us. That’s why dermatologists and skincare fanatics alike love this app, which helps users list the products they use, create detailed routines, and track their skin’s progress as the weeks and months go on.