Carry Medical Information In The Palm Of Your Hand With WebMD [iOS]
Talking to a doctor is one of the most unnerving experiences, a patient or a patient’s family has to endure. It is compounded by the lack of knowledge on how to go forward. Thanks to medical reference websites and mobile applications, the chasm between medical jargon and layman’s understanding can be reduced. The free WebMD iOS app should be an essential app you should be carrying 24x7 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
The Health Hazards Of Tablet Use [INFOGRAPHIC]
I've never really thought about this until now, but if you use a tablet extensively, you have to watch how you're seated when you're using it. Just like how you sit in front of a normal computer matters to your back and neck posture, the same rules equally apply to when you're using your iPad, Android tablet or Kindle Fire.
How To Build A Cheap Standing Desk From Ikea, And What It's Like To Use
There's a current craze emerging for standing desks, literally desks that you stand at while working. Having spent the last five years as a self-employed freelance writer who spends most of his days sat at a desk, I've experienced back problems as well as instances of the seemingly unavoidable repetitive strain injury. Perhaps a standing desk is the solution to my problems.
Some Useful Websites To Aid You In Your Daily Routine
We all have a daily routine of some sort but there are many things that we all do, whether it is checking the weather, managing our finances or making our next meal. I’ve scoured the web to find some of the best websites to help you do these day-to-day tasks. After some research and great results I’ve narrowed down the list to what I think are the best websites in various categories of what we do almost every day.
Don’t Break Your Back: 5 Tips For Using A Laptop In Comfort
Laptops are small, light and portable. They are also, in a strange twist of fate, often far more uncomfortable than the bulky desktops they replace. Being forced to place the screen, touchpad and keyboard in a compact box creates all sorts of ergonomic issues. And then there’s the matter of carrying it around. Using a laptop as your primary PC doesn’t demand that you sacrifice comfort, however.
Exercise Your Mind With 'Games For The Brain'
It is very important to keep your brain occupied and working hard. Not constantly, of course, as we all need time off from thinking, from calculating, from forming ideas. But exercising it on a regular basis can help keep your mind focused and sharp. Which is especially crucial as we get older and hopefully wiser. There are several ways to achieve this.
3 YouTube Channels That Will Teach You Epic Ninja Training
A while back, I wrote an article on a few things related to ninjas and ninja-ing, but I decided it might be a good idea to present a few sources that actually teach you how to be a ninja. After much thought, I decided that the best way to do this might be in video form. Fortunately, I went to the magnificent powers of YouTube, and I tried to find a few ninja-related channels that will help all of you MakeUseOf readers on your quest to becoming the ultimate ninja.
Keep Track Of Your Training Goals While You Workout With RunKeeper [Android]
Around MakeUseOf, we love finding apps and other online motivators to stay fit and healthy. After investigating these fitness apps time after time, RunKeeper always proves itself to be one of the very best. It's not surprising that it's popular, since it's available for Android, iPhone and also links into Facebook. Sociability is a big part of what makes RunKeeper fun and keeps users accountable to their goals. And THAT is what will keep you on track and healthy.
MyFitnessPal Calorie Counter - The Best Weight Loss App On The iPhone
Everyone knows that losing weight is difficult. It requires a certain level of commitment that not everyone is prepared for. However, when you meet those weight loss goals, it is one of the most satisfying things in the world. I am currently on a diet, as I need to drop about 20 pounds. It is not fun, but seeing the results helps me stay motivated. Of course, losing weight is easier with help.
4 Subreddits You Should Read For Tips To Stay Healthy and Fit
I will tell you right now that I couldn't possible write an article about living a healthy life. I'm a self-confessed Taco Bell connoisseur. However, I can certainly tell you where you can find some other health tips. Where's the first place that comes to my mind? Reddit, of course.
Quit Smoking By Yourself With These 5 Websites
Quitting smoking will change your life and could potentially save it too. Unfortunately it's easier said than done. Cigarettes are highly addictive, which is why quitting tends to involve a process rather than just suddenly stopping. The majority of smokers express a desire to quit, but when it comes to actually putting their money where their mouth is things change.
Plan & Track Workout Success With Journal of Training
When it comes to fitness, one of the things that always makes me give up over time is the inability to actually see progress. Not that I can't drop 30 pounds if I try, but to feel as though that 30 pounds was something substantial can really give you that boost to continue on and lose the next 30. Planning and tracking your fitness efforts is really the only way to get that feedback.
Pornography Addiction: The Hidden Struggle & How to Break Free [Feature]
Anon22 discovered Internet porn when he was just 12 years old. For around 10 years, Anon22 has enjoyed pornography using his computer once or twice a day, a compulsion that he claims ruined his social life and limited long-term employment opportunities. We've gone out to learn more about this phenomenon, and discovered an amazing group of Internet users trying to kick the habit together.
Printing The Human Body [INFOGRAPHIC]
We are heading into an era of huge technological advances and achievements, especially in the field of medicine. Problems and conditions that may have literally been the death of you a hundred years ago may now be cured, simply by taking advantage of the latest medical technological breakthroughs. And 3D printing may have a huge part in that.
Your Smartphone Will Help You Kick The Habit: Quit Smoking With These Apps
There is nothing easy about quitting smoking. Just like any addiction, it can take over your mind and make it next to impossible to move on with your life and kick the habit. Whether you are an Android iOS or Blackberry user, there are applications out there that can help you get on with your life without the smoking habit hanging around bothering you.
From Sitting To Standing While Typing: Why You Need To Change Your Working Habit
Writing full-time keeps me sitting at a desk nearly eight hours a day. My office chair is not one of those Lexus ergonomic models designed to take away the pain of sitting, and though I’ve tried using “take a break” apps like Time Out, I often sit way too long for my health. So after reading articles and studies about standing while typing, I decided to try it for myself. This article is about my experiment with changing a habit we take for granted.
Garmin Forerunner 405CX Review and Giveaway
Today, I will be reviewing the Garmin Forerunner 405CX: a heart-rate monitor with a built-in GPS. We bought this $270 Garmin Forerunner 405CX, so you can expect an honest, unbiased review. And of course, the cherry on top is that one lucky reader will win this review unit – participate in the giveaway at the end, and you too will have a chance to win it!
3 Really Inspiring Fitness Infographics, Plus Create One Of Your Own!
When you're trying to eat healthily, exercise daily and generally be good to your body, it can be a bit of a drag without regular inspiration and motivation to keep you going. Plus, we all like to find tips and hacks that will make the process of getting into shape easier for us. So, where do you get your inspiration? One cool way to get inspired is to look at some of the best infographics out there.
Beat Your Weird Phobia With These 8 Self-Help Psychology Websites
Have you ever found yourself facing a huge spider in your house, frozen by a fear that set your heart racing and sweat penetrating your clothes? Have you ever hiked up a high mountain, walked up to the edge of a cliff, and found that one glimpse of the dizzying height made it so that you couldn't breathe? Have you ever found yourself sitting in a meeting, and as your turn to speak approached, your heart raced?
Kickstart Your Summer Fitness & Weight Loss With FitBit
With summer approaching, many of us are starting to think a little more seriously about our weight. In particular, it's that time of year when people worry about how they'll look in those summer outfits. If this is you and you're looking for a new way to keep track of your health goals, then it's time to check out Fitbit. Fitbit is best known for their premium step-trackers and other such intelligent devices.