Top 10 Telehealth/Telemedicine Apps By James Tredwell on August 10, 2019 Access, Cost and Quality – the three prodigious issues hampering an average American from getting proper health care. According to a report published in The Journal of General Internal Medicine “Out of 1,369 people who participated in a 2015 survey, 15.6% reported that time impediments kept them from getting the proper medical care.”. Health is often neglected either due to work constraints or remoteness and travelling costs. If it is neither of these factors then it’s your procrastination. Telehealth apps provide a pro tem solution for minor concerns and come in pretty handy I have selected a list of the 10 best healthcare apps – high-ranked in terms of ratings, quality, and reliability. My Fitness Pal My Fitness Pal, available for Blackberry, Android, iOS and Windows, is every fitness buff’s best friend. It keeps track of your diet and workouts to determine the best calorie intake and nutrients for your goals. Using game-like elements it motivates you to keep up. Features: You can record a diet plan from anywhere in the world It has a food database of about 3,282,000 various kinds of food items You can customize recipes and can also add them to the food database Its ‘Community’ feature allows you to socialize and exchange fitness tips and advice with fellow users Offers you 350 workouts Provides workout stats based on your height, weight, and gender Has a Calorie Counter that records your calorie intake Lets you set your daily goals and select multiple foods at once Teladoc For minor concerns, telehealth apps like Teladoc come in pretty handy. It allows you almost instant access to a certified medical professional from any place on Earth with a phone signal. Features: Provides services to both health professionals and the patients Using telecommunication services and videoconferencing technology it provides you with on-request remote medical services Allows doctors to diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication if and when necessary You can also consult with a psychiatrist or psychologist Diagnoses a broad spectrum of minor yet complex health issues such as casual cold and flu symptoms, allergies, skin diseases, infection, and rash etc. Headspace Using a series of colorful goofy cartoons, Headspace shows you how to meditate. The app was designed for absolute newbies. Presuming you’ve never meditated before, it starts with the basal aspects of meditation in the first 10 days. Features: Helps you learn the basics of breathing through visualizations Based on scientific methods and understanding of the human mind and body You have access to a 30-day foundation pack, which has the fundamentals You have to subscribe after 30days for the rest of the exercises Offers promo codes for discounts You can choose from a variety of packs: Foundation, Health, Relationships, Performance, Headspace Pro IrisVision This eye-health application is developed for people with macular degeneration and other visual impairments. It works together with a wearable VR headset allowing the legally blind to zoom in on far away objects and cope with various visual impairments without compromising the quality of their visual display. Features: App comes preloaded in the Samsung Galaxy devices and works with its wearable Samsung GearVR headset. Based on powerful VR technology Has a wider field of view allowing you to see through a wide FOV Its Bubbleview feature lets you zoom in on pretty much everything without compromising the context of the rest of the scene. Lets you stream videos on youtube (using wifi) You can take and save photos and view them later on It comes with a personal voice assistant Its latest and coolest feature, IrisReader, reads to aloud whatever you want to read Google Fit Launched in 2014, the app was Google’s footprint in the healthcare market, a robust player against Apple’s health app. Using built-in sensors of your device it automatically tracks your daily activities such as walking, running, jogging or biking to provide health metrics. Features: Enables you to keep track of fitness goals and weight-loss progress based on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, alongside the calorie intake and burned calories. If you buy the Android wear watches, the app is already downloaded in those Encourages you to move more and earn ‘Move Minutes’ per every activity. For high-intensity workouts you earn ‘Heart Points’ MDLIVE Looking for a medical and psychological expert? This app offers treatments for both minor and major health issues that can’t wait. Once you have registered, you can browse through their network of certified professionals. You can speak to the doctors on the phone or online, after which they recommend treatment, prescribe you medicine based on your symptoms. Features: Is available 24/7 and 365 days Allows you to select from over 1,800 board-certified doctors and therapists You can consult a medical expert in family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine and mental health Provides treatment for over 50 conditions Average wait time is (under) 15 minutes Is Hippa-Compliant hence, secure to use Finds you a physician on the basis of price (limit you have set), insurance and specialty In an emergency you can call the doctor and they’ll advice you Lemonaid This is an online doctor and pharmacy mail order service. However, it isn’t exactly free. They provide their services at an affordable price. The app offers the diagnosis and treatment in a simplistic manner. Features: You have to pay a small fee of $25 to avail their service Once registered, you have to fill a short health questionnaire You can choose from a bevvy of medicinal treatment and delivery options such as depression and anxiety, cold sores, sinus infections, hair loss, hypothyroidism, STD testing, acid reflux, acne, blood sugar and cholesterol tests and birth control etc. Once you have discussed your symptoms, you’ll be connected to a health practitioner immediately via video consultation Average wait time is 2 minutes While there’s a consultation fee, the medicine delivery is free Want to get your medicine from a pharmacy instead? Select the nearest pharmacy Dialogue This health app is all about workplace wellness. It provides medical health services to businesses and enterprises. If your company doesn’t provide a medical service, introduce them to Dialogue. The family of employees can also avail the service. Features: For newbies, it provides a demo and a short video Offers progressive, premium, and affordable healthcare Unfortunately, the app is for Canadian businesses only You can have a live chat with the nurses to discuss your concerns App offers video-consultations with the medical specialists, nurses and mental health specialists Prescriptions renewal and medication delivery are free of cost Offers treatment for physical as well as mental health issues including stress, sleep problems, relationships, depression, etc. Need to see a Dermatologist? Well it provides treatment for rashes, hives, eczemas, and other skin infections etc. Go365 The app helps you find a path to a healthier lifestyle. Its interface is simple, fun and interactive. The app is your next best support-system and even rewards you for taking steps to improve and continue healthy behavior. You don’t have to be a fitness buff to use the application, you can register with Go365 to stay active. Losing a few pounds is a cherry on top. Features: You can connect your Go365 app with other apps and devices Provides insights into your health and habits to offer a suitable program to get you started Challenges you to engage in healthy activities You can earn Go365 points by indulging in various activities such as biking or running You can spend your Go365 points at a Go365 mall Talkspace All-round terrific service. It’s one of the leading online counselling services out there and a prime hub for those who want to lead a happy and stress-free life. Features: The app is very simple and has a great user interface When you register, you’re welcome by a chatbox and are required to answer certain health related questions and provide your email You’ll be providing your information to a specialist, however, he isn’t your specific counsellor You’ll be paired with a specialist after the chat Provides a variety of plans to choose from: Unlimited Messaging Therapy Plus, Unlimited Messaging Therapy Premium, LiveTalk Therapy Ultimate Also provides couples therapy Available for iOS and Android both Communication takes place via texts, audio or video messages, 5 days a week They take confidentiality very serious Some areas of service include addiction, anxiety, bipolar, depression, and eating disorders etc. All ten of these apps are leading edge technology, designed in a way that brings ease and are cost-effective. You no longer have to pedal all the way to another part of the States over a minor issue or take multiple trips. What’s more, you can detect the symptoms of a long-term fatal disease and prevent its occurrence. The invention of telehealth apps may be the greatest gift to mankind and surely, there are a myriad of apps out there too. However, a word of advice, raise your glass at parties but not too often. Work, live and celebrate without jeopardizing your physical and mental health. This article is contributed by Aiza Chaudry, Content Writer at Citrusbits. Have an interesting article or blog to share with our readers? Let’s get it published
