Choosing the Best Health Apps

Support and accountability are two essential components of behavior change and goal achievement. Sometimes it can be hard to find that right support person however now our smartphones can help keep us on track toward meeting our goals. Many applications for smartphones and tablets will count calories, sleep, water intake, and even take you through an exercise routine. Below is a short list of excellent apps and websites focused on health.

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Sparkpeople.com – An online community support as well as a calorie tracker, exercise ideas, and more.
My Fitness Pal – A smartphone app that is free and provides a daily calorie, water, and exercise tracker. Articles written by health professionals are posted on the app and through email regularly.
Stop Breathe Think – A free meditation application that will allow you to check in with your feeling and provide you with a 3-5 minute meditation.
Yogaia – This smartphone app is free for the basic service and will walk you through a yoga routine. The advanced options (fee required) will let you drop in on some live yoga classes.

There are many more options available through Google Play or the Apple App Store so shop around. Be sure to read reviews thoroughly before purchasing to ensure the app will fit your needs.

If you are a patient and have questions about your diet, please ask your oncologist at your next appointment about receiving a complimentary nutritional session with Melanie Mitchell, Cancer Partners’ Registered Dietitian.