Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or sleep better, there’s now a mobile app to help you.
In fact, there are more than 15,000 mobile apps to help people improve their health. So how do you know which one to choose?
Julie Chobdee, wellness program coordinator at UC Riverside, has put together a list of wellness apps, many recommended by UCR faculty and staff.
“Many employees have said they love using MyFitnessPal,” she said. The free app lets you track the food you eat to help you lose or manage your weight.
“Apps make it convenient to organize, manage and track healthy habits,” Chobdee said. “They provide on-the-go access to health information anytime, anywhere.”
UC’s health and insurance plans also offer apps to their members, including:
Kaiser Permanente has several apps including:
- An app that gives health plan members the tools to access their medical records, make appointments, refill prescriptions, view most lab test results, send non-urgent messages to their doctors and more. In addition, members and nonmembers alike can find any Kaiser Permanente medical facility. Available for iPhone and Android phones.
- Every Body Walks! turns your smartphone into a pedometer
HealthNet’s app lets members access their information, a mobile ID card and plan information, doctor directory and more. Available for iPhone and Android users.
Liberty Mutual offers:
- ReportABirth app for expectant mothers on disability leave to report the date and type of delivery of their child
- An app that allows employees to view their disability claim status on their smartphone
Visit the iTunes store or Google Play to download most of these apps.