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New applications (apps) become available every single day, and there doesn’t seem to be much these programs can’t do. With so many available, it can be difficult to determine what’s out there and how it might help. This blog will take a look at a few categories of apps you can use to make life easier and save yourself a bit of stress.

One of the most popular types of apps is fitness. There is data to suggest that mobile technology may improve healthy behaviors. Though this category may conjure images of gyms and weights, it actually spans across fitness overall, meaning these apps can do more than track how much you bench press. While fitness apps can, in fact, track your workout progress, they can also assist with cardio route planning anywhere in the country, goal setting, stretching, yoga, dieting, and more. Here are a few fitness apps to get you started.

Here’s another type of app with thousands of users: health. While there’s no arguing that fitness apps may positively impact your wellbeing, health apps are commonly used to monitor and support general health. Many apps offer illness and disease tracking. Some health apps are even designed to train people with or without illnesses to respond appropriately to life-threatening situations.

mobile-apps-for-healthApps that function to assist with preparedness are also becoming popular. Whether you’re looking to do some traveling and would like to download a few methods to ensure the safest experience possible, or want to have a phone full of solutions for almost any disaster scenario, there are apps for that.

These are only a few of the types of apps you can find if you look for them. There are apps that help manage finances, keep track of receipts, maintain schedules, pay for goods, or even control the time you spend on your phone.

When you have a moment, consider the things in your life that cause you stress. Do a quick search online to see if someone has developed an application to help ease your pain – chances are you’ll find one. Happy hunting!

Resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/mobile/

https://blog.aarpmedicaresupplement.com/blog2016/05/13/tech-today-apps-for-boomers/

https://blog.aarpmedicaresupplement.com/blog2013/08/01/smartphone-101-peruse-these-tips-to-see-if-a-smartphone-is-right-for-you-and-if-so-how-to-choose/