Better Health through Mobile

Despite all the concerns about the potential threat of cancer from exposure to cellular phones and the very real likelihood of getting taken out by someone driving and Tweeting simultaneoulsy, chances are phones will make us healthier.

Whether it's using them in conjunction with brands like Nike or Endomondo to make exercise social or an app that makes it easier to track and change your dietary habits, the potential is there to improve fitness, nutrition and overall well being.

We were inspired by the announcement of Jawbone's wearable health tracker UP to go and look for some cool health Apps for Android and iPhone. Some of them are practical, like the calorie counter while others like the SpecTrek bring a more fun element into getting exercise.

Whatever your vibe, stop worrying about what all those invisible rays are doing to you and offset the potential negative impact by using your phone in a way that will make you healthier. If you've got a favourite way to use your device to improve your health, let us know about it.