PTW: Feb 2018

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In today’s modern world, technology rules all. While technologies encroaching nature on our social lives can be bothersome at times, there are multiple ways in which technology can enhance life for the better. There are calendars with reminders for events, banking apps that allow check deposits through photos, online shopping platforms, and even an app where you can order groceries to be delivered! But one section of life that has been at the forefront of handheld technology is healthcare. Yes, that’s right: there are applications that can assist in monitoring your health such as blood pressure, blood sugar and more.

Even health professionals now use many applications throughout the day to look up medication information, suggested treatments for a condition, and to continue education on topics such as Anatomy heart health. Even in lifestyle health applications are being made to track diet and exercise balance. An enormous number of applications exist for the everyday person to take control of what is happening to their body. Whether you are interested in maintaining good health, have conditions that need monitoring, or just want to completely overhaul your lifestyle, there is most likely an app! Here is a selection of apps that might be of use to you.


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