Top 10 iPhone apps to save lives!

Whether you’re taking life-saving action to preserve yourself, of bravely putting your own backside on the line for the sake of someone else’s mortality, there’s an iPhone app to help!

Sure, it’s unlikely you’ll have time to download these handy apps in the event of a real emergency, but that’s all the more reason to grab them now, and be prepared for the worst!

ICE (£0.59)
Your iPhone never leaves your side, right? Then why not store something useful on it, instead of that horrendous music collection! This lifesaving app can be filled with full details of your emergency contacts. It also lists over 175 of the most common diseases, allergies, medications and medical conditions, so you can easily select the ones appropriate to you.

Quitter (£free)
Those ‘smoking kills’ labels aren’t on your precious fag pocket for nowt, y’know. Ditch the habit with this health-conscious app that’ll help you keep tabs on your progress towards a nicotine-free life. It’ll even show you how much cash you’ve saved up from ditching those cancer sticks. You’ll be richer too!

Emergency card (£1.79)
With emergency contacts and lists of nearby hospitals should the worst happen, this app could be the difference between life and death. It’ll even store data about any illnesses you’ve had in the past so a doctor can diagnose your condition much quicker. You’ll owe your life to your iPhone, oh, and this list!

Weight Tracker (£free)
We’re not ones to encourage size zero-style eating regimes, but those above their recommended weight are most likely to suffer illnesses. Unless you install this app, and get yourself on the treadmill. It’ll help keep you in touch with your current weight, and weight-loss goals. Best of all, it’s free!

My Life Record Family Edition (£29.99)
Bung your family’s entire medical history on your iPhone, and keep it in the palm of your hands at all times. It even allows you to store X-ray snaps, easily accessed at a touch. Handy for parents, and ideal if a family holiday turn into a nightmare.

Tanjas SOS Flashlight (£free)
If you’ve managed to find yourself marooned and in need of assistance, this handy app will send an SOS signal in Morse Code using the iPhone’s screen as a flashing distress beacon. It’ll also double up as a torch, and can flash in more than one colour too!

Kenkou (£2.99)
Suffer from high blood pressure? You’ll still need to get checked by a doctor, but this app will let you keep track of the results. It’ll also keep tabs on your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. But if you’re still feeling worried you can email your GP your results right from your phone.

Banner Free (£free)
Should the very worst happen and you find yourself in the midst of a major disaster, touch up this communication app. If you’re unable to speak or just want to communicate with someone over a distance, it’ll let you write large messages on your phone, which then scroll across the screen. Simple!

Glucose-Charter (£2.99)
If you’re a diabetic you’ll know how important it is to maintain your glucose levels when choosing your diet. Thankfully help is at hand with this app, helping you make wise dietary decisions and track your blood glucose at the flick of a finger.

Flashlight (£Free)
Next time you’re caught in a dimly-lit emergency scenario, you’ll be glad you installed this free app. It turns your iPhone into a handy torch. Perfect for avoiding trip hazards in the dark, signaling for assistance, or just warding off aggressive woodland creatures!

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