Mobile apps related to health abound. There are more than 250,000 today in the world, 100,000 more than a year ago! All are not interesting. And as our smartphones and tablets have limited memory, we must make a choice.

Warning: no app, even excellent, can replace the doctor. But the best of them are a real "plus" to follow his health and adopt good reflexes in case of concern.

Icare Health Monitor, a global check-up

Ideal for global monitoring, this free app measures your heart rate, your hearing and your vision without an external device.

It can also collect data from your connected bracelet, your balance or your electrocardiogram to evaluate your risks and offer personalized advice (diet, sports activity ...).

AromaGuide, instructions for essential oils

Easy to use, it allows you to learn about aromatherapy and know the medicinal properties of different essential oils . If a health problem arises, simply enter the "symptoms" tab ( fever , respiratory allergy, cramp ...) to discover the most effective natural remedy, with good practical advice to make the best use of it.

Boddy, a video psychologist

A couple problem? A professional difficulty? Unexpected stress ? An eating disorder ? As good health goes through mental well-being, this application puts you immediately in contact with a graduate psychologist with whom you can exchange by video or by chat. Free download but e-consultation between € 4 and € 49 depending on the duration.

Only on iPhone and iPad.

BewellConnect, for a better hygiene of life in real time

This personal health assistant centralizes all data provided by your thermometers, blood pressure monitors and other connected health objects. He interprets the results and offers advice on healthy living.

With the BewellCheck-up option (from € 4.90 / month), we also benefit from a virtual doctor on call 7 days a week who emits thanks to a specialized expert system - after a questionnaire about your symptoms and symptoms. medical history - a diagnostic orientation, an indication of the degree of seriousness and emergency recommendations if necessary.

And with the option MyDoc (from 19,90 € / month), one can talk at any time with a doctor. A complete VIP service!

Epiderm, a dermato in my smartphone

This pocket dermatologist can assess in a few hours the dangerousness of a skin lesion . Once the app is open, we take two pictures by placing his phone about 10 cm from his skin and fill in the questionnaire (age, antecedents, it scratches, it stings, it burns, etc ...).

A dermatologist analyzes your file remotely then gives his medical opinion. It tells you if you need to go to the emergency room, consult a specialist or apply a simple cream. For more details, we can exchange with him for 7 days.

Free app but € 14.99 per folder.

Dietsensor, a nutrition coach always available

Voted the most innovative app in the world at the CES Award 2016, it helps you eat balanced , lose weight or follow a cholesterol-free diet . 600,000 foods and beverages are listed, along with valuable tips.

The Premium version (79 € / year) also provides access to a virtual nutritional coach and the Ultimate package (108 € / year) includes a molecular scan that identifies the number of calories and nutritional intake of your meals.

i-pollen, the ally of allergies

Dedicated to pollen allergies , this app delivers alerts from the National Aerobiological Monitoring Network (RNSA). You can check city by city the weather forecast and pollen output in real time. It is also possible to be warned in advance of pollen risks by setting personalized alerts, according to the species of trees and grasses to which one is sensitive. Free.

DiabetoPartner, Mydiabby: specially designed for diabetics

DiabetoPartner

Developed with the French Association of Diabetics, it offers practical tips for diabetics type 2 without insulin (hypoglycemia, cooking recipes, reading labels ...), a record of monitoring medical appointments and prescription management. Free.

Mydiabby

It simplifies the life of type 1 or 2 diabetics by storing and analyzing blood glucose, insulin therapy, physical activity ... It also allows remote medical monitoring (telemonitoring, prescription renewal ...). This app is also set for specific monitoring of gestational diabetes. One health facility in five uses it in France.