WASHINGTON — A smartphone app won’t make you well if you are sick, and it can’t magically melt away pounds.   But there are some out there that can give you an assist that a lot of doctors really like.

Prevention Magazine asked some of the nation’s top docs to name their favorites, and they came out with a couple that can help you stay healthy  and get your workouts on track

They include:

• iTriage —   You enter your symptoms and this app created by ER doctors  give you pertinent information, and points you in the direction of the best nearby health care facility for the condition.
• Strava Run and Strava Cycling  — Both are good activity trackers that also allow you to compare your times with other Strava users.
• GoodRx —  With this app,  you can compare prescription drug prices at most pharmacies in your area.
• Moves —  This app uses your smartphone’s motion sensor to count your steps.
• Instant Heart Rate — place your fingertip on your smartphone’s camera and the app does the rest.   You can even export the data to your doctor.

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