Why do we get sick when we go out and return home in summer? Learn the causes and remedies
Lyme Disease Tick Map
New research from the CDC shows that Lyme disease–spreading ticks have been found in nearly half of U.S. counties, possibly because of climate change. The good news: You no longer have to worry needlessly. With the Lyme Disease Tick Map, created by the American Lyme Disease Foundation with the Yale School of Public Health and the CDC, you have a guide right in your pocket that helps you identify ticks you might encounter (black-legged ticks carry the bacteria that cause the disease).
Water Your Body
Fight dehydration, one of the top causes of ER visits during warm weather, with this convenient water consumption tracker. Input specifics about yourself and your location (are you pregnant? at a high altitude? in a dry climate?), and you'll get a personalized H2O goal. Sometimes your body may need more water, especially on hot days or when you're more active.
Harvest is your guide to selecting the freshest, ripest, healthiest and best-tasting produce. Whether it's knocking on watermelons, smelling pineapples, squeezing avocados, or examining the color of peaches, you'll always know the best approach.
-- FEATURED ON:
NPR, PBS, Better Homes and Gardens, Clean Eating, Oxygen, WeightWatchers, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, and more.
-- PRAISE:
On TV! ~ Featured in an Apple iPhone Television Ad
"Noteworthy" ~ Featured by Apple on the front page of the App Store
"Pick of the Week" ~ Alex Lindsay, TWiT MacBreak Weekly Podcast
"Elegant, beautiful" ~ Joseph Wain, Glyphish, iPhone Icon Designer
"Brilliant job designing the app" ~ Smoking Apples Blog
"Essential" ~ SF Restaurant Examiner
"5 Stars" ~ appolicious.com
-- FEATURES:
• See what’s In Season in your area
• Tips and tricks for selecting over 120 produce items
• Pesticide levels so you know when to buy organic
• Storing instructions
• No Internet connection required
Ultraviolet~UV Index
Only about 30 percent of American women regularly use sunscreen on both their face and other exposed skin, according to a recent report from the CDC. Consider downloading this mini sun-care manual, which clearly displays the UV index in your area using vibrant colors: Blues and greens mean that the average person should use modest sun protection (sunglasses and SPF 30+), while reds and purples signal a dangerously high index.
Sophisticated wellness apps are turning our phones into portable health advisers—just the thing for the season when everyone's on the go. This handy bunch will keep you feeling your best through Labor Day and beyond.
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