EveryMove is a More Complete Health App
Startups are part of a busy marketplace, and in it there are thousands and thousands of apps that aim to affect behavior change through many different means. The reality is behavior change is very, very complicated and there is no simple solution. EveryMove is an app that unifies all of your fitness activity all in one place, then helps you build that personalized network around you to provide you with recognition and awards for being healthy. Rather than being an app that changes your behavior in an online marketplace crowded with such apps, it integrate with more fitness devices than any other app, to capture and gather information on more than 100 different activities. Plus, unlike many other fitness apps, EveryMove emphasizes social sharing so that friends and family can cheer a user on. Read more »
The medical field is one of the most important areas to which we can apply the latest technological advancements and innovations. It is no surprise, then, that along with the utilization of newer technologies in hospitals, clinics, and other medical businesses, we now also have a variety of medically focused apps for personal use. These range from those that can help us monitor pulse, breathing, and other statistics to those that provide medical advice on the spot and much more. HealthID is an app with a focus on personal health that provides individuals with an easy platform they can use to manage, track, and share every aspects of their health. Rather than focusing on one specific area such as monitoring, scheduling a doctor’s visit, or alerts, it brings all aspects of one’s health together in one place. It also is not limited to patients, but offers services to pharmacies and caretakers as well. 
It can be almost impossible to find an expert specialist in a very particular medical field without a lot of struggle, time, and travel. 2nd.MD is a startup founded on the belief that everyone should have access to a specialist when necessary. Simply put, it helps to bring the world’s leading doctors to those who need them the most when they need them the most. Typically, paperwork, geography, or insurance can limit one from getting the professional help they need or even the second opinion they desire, and 2nd.MD specializes in connecting patients with doctors who can provide that second opinion on medical issues. In the past, for instance, a patient on the East coast who needed an organ transplant might need to speak with a specialist on the West coast. This would mean booking an appointment, often a brief one, then pay for a flight and accommodations only to have a doctor tell you to take a different approach. The service allows you to schedule a video chat appointment with a specialist from the comfort of your own home find out what he or she recommends. 
Medical research from such reputable sources as Harvard Medical School, the National Institute of Health, and McGill University reveals that singing can have a profound impact on our physical, emotional and cognitive fitness. Medical technology has made strides in dealing with developmental disabilities, rehabilitation from brain trauma, and dementia, and now an app called SingFit combines the benefits of singing with mobile technology to, in its creators’ words, “turn music into medicine.” Studies have shown that many patients who cannot speak often can still sing, and music has been a part of healing in many cultures for millennia. Singing activates the entire brain rather than using only the left hemisphere, as in speech. SingFit works by engaging both sides of the brain to give the left hemisphere a boost and get those suffering from brain damage or disabilities moving and speaking again. 
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease affects over five million people in the U.S. and is the sixth leading cause of death in the country. One in three seniors die with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, and, despite strides made in technology and medicine, a cure for Alzheimer’s is still illusive. There is hope to slow and diminish its effects, however, and this is where an app called Clevermind comes in. Many computers and mobile devices come with at least one “brain-training” app that claims to increase your cognitive abilities through puzzles and exercises. Clevermind takes a similar approach to mental exercise, but in contrast works specifically for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. 
There are many medical apps for our technology, most effectively used in conjunction with doctors and medical professionals. These allow us to help ourselves between doctor visits while enabling collaboration with others responsible for our health. Mobile devices let us keep diligent notes if, for instance, we are tracking a fever, helping us to keep up on when it is time to take medication and reviewing information with a doctor. The problem is that writing everything down becomes very cumbersome, and there can be several different ways to use our mobile devices in these situations. This is where Cures comes in. Cures is an all-in-one medical reference tool and health journaling app that helps you track illness and treatment from your mobile device. It features thousands of treatments for the most common health problems, visually designed for easy browsing, searching, and bookmarking. Medical experts contribute the treatments, and community users can share their own tips and experiences. 
For a patient’s home rehabilitation after a hospital stay or care at home before it becomes necessary, implementing a home exercise program (HEP) is of the utmost importance. It is not only helpful in order to obtain positive outcomes, but required to meet certain medical compliance standards. Fortunately, MedBridge, an industry leader in online education for rehabilitation professionals, provides software that serves as a powerful online educational tool to enhance patient care. Essentially, it offers a curriculum taught by the industry’s best instructors, 3D models for in-depth study, and a library of over five hundred tests and techniques. With this comprehensive set of resources, you can develop and perfect your clinical skills and heighten your clinic’s reputation. MedBridge supports members of the profession in maintaining, developing and enhancing their skills and knowledge in all areas. 
While the number of Americans affected by Celiac Disease is not particularly high, studies show that number is rising. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye that people with celiac disease must avoid. Unfortunately, there is a certain stigma to the popularity of gluten-free diets, and many believe that it is just a fad. There are, however, people who genuinely suffer from a gluten intolerance and even more who have a sensitivity. Fortunately, it is becoming easier to transition to a gluten-free diet due to greater access to information online, more recognition in the medical community, and improved gluten-free options at grocery stores. Stuffed Pepper is a startup offering a community for people on a gluten-free diet with recipes, restaurant reviews, health articles from experts, a forum, and more. Whether a user is just beginning the diet or a veteran, there is something of interest for everyone. 
There are abundant corporate health and wellness programs for companies to choose from, but it can be difficult to engage employees when these programs are either too complicated or too simple, and many employees cannot even describe their company’s wellness program. The idea behind Health Hero is to use the power of social media to connect people through an online community and use that power to help create long-term healthy habits they can sustain long-term. It is an innovative concept designed specifically for businesses and the benefits and insurance industry. Health Hero makes company health and wellness fun, social and competitive, even rewarding employees for participating.