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Tuesday
Tuesday
Lively is a sensor that can be attached to a pill box, keys or doors. It lets people know whether aging parents are taking their medicines or sticking to their routines. Courtesy of Lively hide caption
Will This Tech Tool Help Manage Older People's Health? Ask Dad
Saturday
Manic, sad, up, down. Your voice may reveal mood shifts. iStockphoto hide caption
Phone App Might Predict Manic Episodes In Bipolar Disorder
Wednesday
After a tornado leveled Moore, Okla., last year, firefighter Shonn Neidel (left) developed an app that helps first responders locate storm shelters under the wreckage. Courtesy of Shonn Neidel hide caption
Storm Shelter App Helps Pinpoint People Amid Tornado's Rubble
Tuesday
That lovely weather may be more motivating than the smartphone app. Ferran Traité Soler/iStockphoto hide caption
Friday
You've been there, and you know it doesn't feel good. But an app based on the science of circadian rhythms could help reduce the suffering of jet lag. iStockphoto hide caption
Wednesday
The ReliefLink app is a mood-tracking tool intended to help people who are contemplating suicide. Courtesy of Emory University hide caption
Sunday
With tablet technology still relatively new, pediatricians are trying to understand how interactive media affects children. iStockphoto hide caption
Parenting In The Age Of Apps: Is That iPad Help Or Harm?
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Matchmaking apps like Tinder can help people find potential dates quickly. Tinder hide caption
Wednesday
He's not checking your blood glucose levels. He's playing Words with Friends. Anna Zielinska/iStockphoto.com hide caption
Tuesday
Simply plug the Scentee device into your iPhone jack and let the scent of grilled meat waft your way. YouTube hide caption
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Free and findable thanks to this app. New York City Health Department hide caption
Wednesday
Popular online games like FarmVille use powerful reward systems to get players to spend real-world money on virtual items. Zynga/AP hide caption
Tuesday
How many calories in that bite? My Fitness Pal and other fitness and nutrition apps can help find the answer. Heather Rousseau/NPR hide caption