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There are tens of thousands of health-related apps on smartphones.  Some make the smartphone into a type of health-related equipment and others help you manage health-related issues.

I’ll review some of those that help you with issues.

MediSafe: This is an easy-to-use app which provides reminders to patients when they need to take their medicine.  It can also share information with a “med-friend” (think spouse, companion, caretaker).  the app also alerts users when a refill is due.  Cost: free

MyFitnessPal:  Helps users lose weight with many strength training and cardio exercises.  Daily calorie tracking (with more than 2 million food entries in its database) and activity logging are two of its best features.  Cost: free

MyQuitCoach:  Personalizes strategies to help quit smoking.  Users can commit to quitting immediately or decreasing smoking over time.  Cost: free

iTriage: Ideal for travelers and those new to an area find the nearest hospital or urgent care center.  It is location-based and also has the ability to provide estimated wait-time.  Cost: free.

These wellness apps do not provide illness cures but they may improve health by encouraging smarter, healthier lifestyle choices.  Who doesn’t like that?