Web Apps That Can
Save Your Life
Save Your Life
Can
a good “app,” or web application you use on your computer, smart phone, or iPad
really save your life? Sounds far fetched
until you read what these apps can do to help you live better, longer and
stronger.
iTriage: This app
helps you search for treatments and causes related to your symptoms. It also can store your health records and
guide you to medical facilities in an emergency. Go to www.itriagehealth.com and then click on Mobile Apps.
Pocket First
Aid & CPR: With both text and video, this app walks you
through the steps to take when someone is in crisis. You’ll see what to do for things like bites,
bleeding, bruises, burns or even if the individual has stopped breathing. Type in Pocket First Aid & CPR at www.heart.org.
Melanoma
Self-Exams: Use the app at www.melapp.net to take a picture of a questionable skin
lesion. Within seconds after tapping on
“Check Risk,” the app will provide you with a risk analysis.
Quit Smoking: Download an
app called MyQuit Coach from www.livestrong.com
and quickly be on the path to becoming a non-smoker. This program creates a personalized plan to
help you set goals, track your progress, and connect to others who want to
quit.
Brain
Trainer: Neuroscientists have designed games to keep
your cognitive performance sharp, improve your mood, and enhance your
memory. A good one is called “Brain
Trainer” by www.Lumosity.com on iTunes.
This can help prepare you to think quickly in an emergency to save your
life, or someone else’s life.
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