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The health-related apps you need in your life RN

2 March 2018

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Get your wellbeing sorted.

Whether it be mental, emotional or physical sometimes we all need a little aid keeping our health in check. And now thanks to technology, looking after yourself just got even easier with a range of apps at simply a finger tap away.

From exercise regimes to mindfulness classes, we’ve selected a few helpful—and hopefully, motivational—apps that can bolster your overall health and wellbeing.

And while we all know that one little app isn’t going to do the work for us, downloading it is a good start right? Good intentions are just the beginning but a little dedication can equal a lot of change.

To view the best health apps available right now scroll through the gallery below:

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Headspace

Why you need this app:
Life can be busy and cluttered but this little app will help provide moments of calm by clearing your head. Headspace contains guided meditations that are simple, short and sweet and sure to improve your practice of mindfulness. Meditation is also known to help reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep, happiness, health, and concentration – obvs this app is a winner.

What it involves:
The best aspect of Headspace is that you can customise your experience to suit your needs. With daily exercises available on topics like depression, life change, self-esteem and focus there’s something for everyone.

Cost:
Basic exercises are free but to attain access to certain classes you will need to pay. A monthly subscription costs $19 on average.

Available on:
iTunes and Google Play.

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Sleepo

Why you need this app:
A lack of sleep can have serious health effects so if you’re struggling to drift off at night then you need this app on your radar. It provides a range of sounds and ambient noises all dedicated to helping you relax and sleep.

What it involves:
Select 32 different sounds from groups including rain, nature, city, and meditation. All sounds included are classed as white noise which has been proven to help you relax and with the ability to set on a timer it means you can start and stop the clock whenever suits you. This bad boy also doesn’t require internet access so you can use it whenever and wherever.

Cost: 
Free with in-app purchases.

Available on:
Google Play.

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Daily Water

Why you need this app:
Hydration and water are keys to a healthy life and with most of us suffering from some form of dehydration or another its important that we remember to hydrate.

What it involves:
Daily Water helps you set goals around your aqua intake and tracks your progress. You’ll also receive alerts so you don’t forget to take another gulp.

Cost:
Free.

Available on:
iTunes and Google Play.

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Habitbull

Why you need this app:
This clever creature helps you organise and track pretty much any part of your life but its main skill set includes helping you break those pesky bad habits and build positive ones. Get to the gym consistently, maintain Dry July, stop chewing your nails and eat more fruit and veg. Need we say more?

What it involves:
Incredibly thorough this app allows you to set up and customise your goals. It also sends alerts, analyses, and tracks your progress and provides a community of like-minded habit-forming people to talk to.

Cost:
Free with in-app purchases.

Available on:
iTunes and Google Play.

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CARROT fit

Why you need this app:
CARROT fit is like no other fitness app you’ve used – consider yourself warned. Not only does she have a personality but at times she can be quite judgmental and will do WHATEVER it takes to make you fit. While this app is definitely not for everyone, in the right hands it can be a strangely effective (and addictive) way to exercise. Hilarity and sass will ensue.

What it involves:
Famous for its ‘7 minutes in hell’ workout, this app is filled with exercises that elude to pop culture references and feature names like Mt. Doom Climbs, Celebrity Face Punches and Dragon Mating Dances. CARROT fit will also provide you with a fitness log and positive encouragement when you maintain a healthy size.

Cost:
$6 with additional in-app purchases.

Available on:
iTunes.

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Nike Training

Why you need this app:
For those who are avoiding CARROTfit at all costs, this is the fitness app for you. Not only does it take a much friendlier approach to exercise, it provides more than 160 free workouts in a range of areas.  Count us in!

What it involves:
As far as fitness apps go Nike Fitness is one of the best. The app provides video guidance – so you know you’re doing that stretch right – personalised training plans and workout recommendations.

Cost:
Free.

Available on:
iTunes and Google Play.

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Aunt Flo

Why you need this app:
Bold, honest and defs an accurate reflection of what it’s like to have your period, this app makes that time of the month just a little bit easier. (So at least one person will be sympathetic to what you’re going through!)

What it involves:
Aunt Flo is pretty straightforward. Simply plug in your cycle details and let the app do the rest. It will send notifications to let you know when Aunt Flo’s on her way so you can prep/order french fries and a movie. AND, if you’re that way inclined, the app can even send notifications to your SO to keep them in the know.

Cost: 
$2.99.

Available on:
iTunes and Google Play.

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Skin Matters

Why you need this app:
Want to know what’s really in your moisturiser? This app is your ultimate pocket dictionary for skincare with easy explanations for more than 2,000 of the most common ingredients. You’ll be able to clarify what you’re really putting on your skin.

What it involves:
First things first, set up a profile for your skin type. Then, learn about a range of skin conditions while looking at all the different ingredients used in skincare products. By creating a unique routine, you’ll learn what you need to avoid and what you should be using.

Cost:
$1.49.

Available on:
iTunes.

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