Can mobile phones keep you healthy?
Can a mobile phone keep you healthy? In itself the act of talking on the phone (reclining on the sofa), sending texts and browsing the internet on your phone are not going to burn many calories. However, modern phones have new applications which could help you lead a healthy lifestyle.
For instance, there are applications for your phone that tell you how many calories are in a meal. Whilst you are queueing in the canteen you could take a quick look to see which meal offers you the healthiest option.
Your phone can act as a pedometer, and with the addition of GPS and a special app you can log all of your steps each day. If you are into running you can keep track of your routes, how far you have gone and how many calories you have burned.
Ever forgotten to take your pills? Use your phone to remind you every day, after all most people now carry their phones with them at all times during waking hours! You can also set your phone to remind you of doctors/dentists appointments and your surgery may soon be offering reminder services by SMS (trials have proven this cuts down missed appointments by up to 30%).
With many phones now offering usable internet, just like your home computer, you can get health information at any time wherever you are. Got an ache or pain and need a quick diagnosis – log on to the many sites on the internet such as NHS direct to find out more.
Should you have a health emergency when you’re out and about a mobile phone really could be a lifesaver. Remember to keep it charged if you are going to be away from civilization for any length of time, just in case. If you are going off the beaten track built-in GPS and maps could help you get back where you need to be, reducing the risks of exposure related illness.
A new app to track your alcohol consumption could well help you keep your intake to reasonable levels over the Christmas period. It will also help you in ensuring that you don’t drive whilst over the limit (although if you are thinking of driving the best option is to abstain altogether).