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February 18, 2020
A healthier you is at your fingertips with these health-focused apps that range from monitoring your history and glucose levels to helping you quit smoking and tracking your runs.
(Nola Local) My OHN Connect connects its users with the Ochsner Health system for all of their health needs. The app provides access to your medical information so you can stay up to date as you seek health advice. Whatever your platform of choice, it’s available for free on The App Store and Google Play.
(Nola Local) Eat Fit provides diet advice and monitoring, complete with a guide on how to buy healthy groceries and where to find restaurants with Eat Fit menu options. For those looking to whip themselves back in shape, the app is free of charge and provided by Ochsner Health Center. It is available on both The App Store and Google Play.
The Nike Run Club allows you to track your runs much like many other apps, but where this app shines is its social media component. There is a competitive element in the community both with yourself and with others. This provides even more feedback and motivation to get moving! The app is available for free on both The App Store and Google Play.
The Livestrong MyQuit Coach is free and will help you develop a plan to finally quit smoking. The app is physician-approved and helps you track your progress as you try to kick the habit for good. The app is on the The App Store store right now.
My Fitness Pal Calorie counter and Diet Tracker is well-regarded as a calorie counting app by Under Armor. If you’re looking for new ways to track your eating, this is sure to be a great option. Available for The App Store and Google Play, the app is free to download.
Fitbit Coach offers a host of great workouts for those looking to beef up their routines outside of their fitbit data, but it’s good for all athletes new or experienced. The app is free and available on The App Store or Google Play right now.
K Health guides you through the process of diagnoses in an organic, easy to understand way. This app is quite helpful in assessing your health level in any way and after diagnoses you can talk to a doctor as well as providing some solutions. It’s free and available on Google Play.
The helpful Glucose Buddy app allows you to track your glucose levels and keep tabs on your diabetes symptoms and treatment. The app is available on both The App Store and Google Play. The app is free of charge with in-app purchases.
Graham Andreae is an editorial intern with Nola Boomers and our sister publication, Nola Family.