BlackBerry phones have traditionally been associated with businessmen and therefore, is considered boring for most casual users. However, the company has been going through a makeover of sorts, with several new attractive handsets being pushed out to appeal to a broader consumer class. Additionally, the company also has an application store of its own, the BlackBerry App World with apps segregated into several categories. Healthcare is something that most Indians do not care about or are just plain ignorant. There are quite a few apps related to healthcare that allow users to stay fit in their busy lives. We have a selection for you, read on.
FoodGauge
Price: Rs 111
Version: 2.0.0
Size: 418 KB
It is difficult to understand the nutritional value of food items by simply looking at the labels printed on packets. FoodGauge analyses the information and provides a rating of its own, with the aim of helping you make a healthier eating choice. This is a simple numerical five-point rating system. Food with a rating of four or five is most likely to assist you in losing weight. If it has a rating of three, then it must be eaten in moderation, while a score of two or one should be sparingly ingested because such foods are more likely to cause obesity. The rating is calculated by taking into account fat, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and other nutritional constituents in grammes per serving. Once you enter all the fields and press Calculate, the app gives you the FoodGauge rating at the bottom of the screen. You can then decide whether or not the food is good for you.runtastic GPS sports assistant for running and biking
Price: Free
Version: 3.0.1
Size: 4854 KB
Let's face it; most of us are too lazy to exercise regularly. runtastic is sort of an exercise assistant that helps you follow a strict exercise regime. This all-in-one exercise app takes care of most of the things that usually handled by individual apps. You can track exercises via GPS and view your current position and route on map as it automatically records time, distance, calories burned, speed, and elevation. It even displays a graph of altitude versus speed if that interests you. A history of your exercises is maintained and you can even share your sports activities on the runtastic portal and on Facebook and Twitter. The app provides the user all the data that is necessary to optimise his \ her workout results.HealthAssist
Price: Free
Version: 2.0.1
Size: 1219 KB
HealthAssist is somewhat like a PIM specialised to handle medical care of those who suffer from ailments. This app reminds you when it is time to take your medications. It also features Electronic Medical Record (EMR) facility where you can store and keep updating your private medical records. You can later compare your vital signs and statistical norms using the same. It also has information about best practices and best outcomes regarding medical healthcare. Additionally, you can also access social media communities for healthcare-related information. While it is a seemingly simple app, it has certainly got great utility value.Swim Trainer
Price: Rs 37
Version: 1.0.0
Size: 346 KB
If you are one of those who are yet to test waters, literally, then this is the app for you. Swimming is considered to be one of the best exercises for overall muscle development and toning. This activity uses up just about every muscle in the body including arms, chest, and legs, and even regulates the breathing process. Additionally, this is one of the best exercises for losing weight. The app consists of a 4-week programme and it handles the schedule rather than you having to remember it. Once you complete an activity, a log will be saved for future reference. The app claims to turn you into a proficient swimmer at the end of the course, if you follow it strictly. Well, the only way to find out is to give it a try.Pregnancy Fitness
Price: Rs 97
Version: 2.0.0
Size: 1761 KB
With Women's Day fast approaching, we thought it would make sense to include an app that is useful for the fairer sex. This particular app will appeal to any expectant woman regardless of whether this is her first time or if she is already a mother of a few. The app helps mommies-to-be, by providing them with advice about what exercises they must do in order to keep themselves fit and healthy during this crucial stage in their lives. There is also a nutrition section that informs what's best to eat and what to avoid. Additionally, there are helpful tips as well. It effectively collates information from the internet including tips, nutrition, and exercises and makes them available at your fingertips. A link to the pregnancy section of the National Women's Health and Information Center is also provided for additional help.
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