Healthcare & Fitness

Chicks ‘n Clicks: “Female-oriented” apps? Bah!

By May 20, 2010 - 5:46pm EST Comments
Chicks ‘n Clicks: “Female-oriented” apps? Bah! Have you ever noticed that almost every must-have iPhone list for women includes at least one type of “monthly” tracker? They also tend to revolve around shopping lists, recipe guides and styling apps — as if that’s all we care about! I don't know who makes those lists, but most of the women I know are interested in more than just clothes... Read more »

Amanda’s favorite running apps

By April 26, 2010 - 9:00am EST Comments
Amanda’s favorite running apps Another spring is here. This is the time I start thinking about fixing up the yard, beefing up on my allergy meds, and running. The first two I do because I must, but the latter, I do because I love it. As a mother of two, I find that running is the one thing I do that's just for me. Indirectly, taking care of myself does ensure I am around longer to take of... Read more »

App review: Tap & Track

By April 5, 2010 - 4:35pm EST Comments
App review: Tap & Track Category: Healthcare & Fitness Price: $3.99 TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Version: 4.5 Seller: Nanobit d.o.o. Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. Requires OS 2.0 or later. Link to app (clicking launch iTunes) App store description: This application will calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) to find your Daily Calorie Needs based on your... Read more »

App review: Proactive Sleep Alarm Clock

By April 5, 2010 - 7:57am EST Comments
App review: Proactive Sleep Alarm Clock Category: Healthcare and Fitness Price: $0.99 TiP Rating: 3.5/5 Release Date: 3/4/2010 Version: 1.2 Seller: Daniel Gartenberg Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. Link to app (clicking launches iTunes) App Store Description: Winner of the $10,000 Schoof's prize for innovation and creativity,... Read more »

App Review: Pregnancy Tracker from WhatToExpect.com

By February 18, 2010 - 2:32pm EST Comments
App Review: Pregnancy Tracker from WhatToExpect.com Category: Health and Fitness Price: Free TiP Rating: 4.5/5 stars Release Date: 1/9/2010 Version: 3.2 Seller: Ryan Bond Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires OS 2.2.1  or later. App Store Description: Read the book? Use the site? Now you can download What to Expect When You're Expecting, the app - for FREE! Keep track of... Read more »

TiP reader loses 8 lbs using an iPhone app

By February 4, 2010 - 1:56pm EST Comments
TiP reader loses 8 lbs using an iPhone app There's nothing better than a little word of mouth, like finding the best restaurants, mechanics or doctors. Likewise, there's nothing iPhone/iPod Touch users love more than getting and sharing info on great apps. (Personally, I'm always showing off the neat stuff on my phone — whether people care to see it or not!) With 100,000+ apps in the store and a... Read more »
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