These days, smartphones are not simply a luxury device but a necessity. One of the most popular operating systems for these phones is Android. They allow you to not only make and receive phone calls but to get a variety of your needs met by way of apps. You can download these great tools from Android’s marketplace, Google Play, and get many different categories, such as productivity, organization, finance and more. If you are concerned about your health and want to keep on top of it, you can download medical related apps. These are well worth looking into to track your health.

WebMD for Android
WebMD for Android is one of the most comprehensive medical apps available and is completely free. It allows you to make better decisions related to your health and includes a large database of various treatments and drugs, a symptom checker, local health listings and information on first aid. You can create your own custom lists of articles, medical conditions and medications and can review it at any time, no matter where you are. Perhaps the best aspect of WebMD for Android is that it does not require a data or Wi-Fi connection to be used.

Health in Your Hands
Health in Your Hands is a free app that allows you to look up good natural home remedies for treating an illness or injury. You can also ask a question related to health and the app will present you with the five closest responses that are the most relevant from the Tandurust.com website. If you are dissatisfied with the results, you can send your question via email to get a better response. There is also a news section within the app that provides you with all the latest health news across the world. These news bits come from trusted and authoritative sources such as WebMD, the Mayo Clinic and more. You can view small summaries of articles and choose which you want to read simply by clicking on the summary.

Calorie Counter — MyFitness Pal
Calorie Counter — MyFitnessPal is free and great to have if you are looking to lose weight. It includes the largest food database to be found on any app market and a calorie counter that helps you to keep track of how many calories you eat on a daily basis. It is easy to use and effective at enabling you to shed the pounds. You can also track your exercise routines within the app and connect with your friends to track one another’s progress.

Cardiograph
Cardiograph is a free app that allows you to measure your heart rate. It includes a beautiful and simple user interface that is inspired by real life medical equipment and even shows every heart beat on the included monochrome LCD screen. This is an essential app for anyone who has a heart condition to have on their device.

With these apps on your Android smartphone, you will be able to keep track of a myriad of your health concerns. You can feel more confident in the knowledge that you can improve your health in several different areas.

Sources:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webmd.android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tandurust.health

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macropinch.hydra.android

Seth Jenkins is a trauma nurse and guest author at http://www.bestnursingmasters.com, a site with reviews of top-rated masters in nursing degree programs online.