We live in a technology driven society. Our youth do not know what life was like before cell phones, computers and the internet. While technology can contribute to an increasing array of health problems like sedentary life styles, many health educators are leveraging the power of technology and social media to advance health promotion activities and to encourage healthier lifestyles.
Health apps are one of the tools used to promote healthy lifestyles such as making healthy food choices, increasing physical activity, tracking and monitoring chronic conditions, and improving sleep and relaxation. Other apps that can be a useful complement to health education programs include breast feeding apps, and baby care apps. Please see the list below for a sample assortment of apps to suit your needs.
| Eating Healthy/Physical Activity | Description |
| MyFitnessPal | Calorie counter, helps track food and exercise |
| YAZIO | Create meal plans, track calories and daily steps |
| FitBit | Track steps and more |
| Waterlogged | Track water intake |
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| Chronic Conditions | |
| Fooducate | Sugar counts, carbs and more. |
| Glucosio | For types 1 and 2 diabetes. Tracks A1C, body weight, ketones, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. |
| BG Monitor | Diabetes tracking |
| Sleep and Relaxation | |
| Sleep Cycle | Track sleep data |
| Sleep Well | Free hypnotherapy and meditation recordings |
| Digipill | Guided meditations to reduce stress, help with weight loss, and fight insomnia |
| Baby Friendly | |
| https://www.text4baby.org/ | free text messages to keep baby and mommy healthy |
| iBreastfeed | information about breast pumping, breast milk storage, etc. |
| LatchMe | Breastfeeding friendly locations, doctors, and lactation consultants. |