Health and wellness apps can help you manage sleep cycles, set goals, discover healthy recipes, and de-stress from the worries of the day.
Whether you’re on the hunt for 10-minute meditation ideas or need some cooking inspiration, there’s an app to manage every part of your wellbeing. While many are free to use, some may offer subscription services with small monthly fees.
To help you find the perfect one, the team at Uswitch have analysed some of the best apps on the market, taking into consideration Google search volume, value for money, and how much data they hold on users.
Need a helping hand? Take a look at the best ones below…
One of the best apps for meditation and sleep, Calm helps you to relax, get more restful sleep, learn meditating skills, and listen to audio programs taught by world-renowned mindfulness experts.
At the start of the new year, many of us devise fitness and health plans for the months to come. If you’re looking for a little helping hand, MyFitnessPal is the easy-to-use app which can help you take control of your goals, track calories, break down ingredients, and log activities.
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Live a happier, healthier life with Headspace — the app which exists to help you learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed at work or need help sleeping better, Headspace is there to guide you.
Struggling to sleep? Thanks to Sleep Cycle, you can wake up at the best time for you and feel the most rested. As well as analysing your sleep cycle, the app will provide you with heaps of helpful advice on topics including snoring and sleep deprivation, too. You’re just a few clicks away from a well-rested night…
Slip on your running shoes, download Nike Run Club and head outside for some fresh air. We’re living in extraordinary times, so it’s no surprise that more Brits have been running to distract them from life’s ongoing challenges. Whether you’re looking for guided runs or a performance tracker, the Nike Run Club will inspire you to keep going.
Top tip: download Headspace to use Nike Run Club’s Guided Runs if you’re struggling to stay motivated. It will help you to focus your mind and body.
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Track your behaviour, sleep patterns and breathing techniques with Sleep Booster. The ‘perfect sleep solution’ for those who would like to ‘fall asleep easily and wake up energised’, it’s an app which can help you to sleep soundly.
Avid runners and cyclists will love this app, which enables people to share various routes, their running progress and connect with friends. Designed by athletes for athletes, it’s the ideal app for those up for a challenge in 2021.
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From healthy recipe ideas to helpful barcode scanners, Lifesum is the digital self-care app that helps you reach your health goals through better eating. With all-rave reviews, one user wrote: ‘I love this app! It has so many features and great advice. With the different meal plans and exact calorie counts, this app was perfect for me.’
Need some guidance when it comes to exercise? From high-intensity training to yoga, the Nike Training Club will help to motivate you along the way.
Nike explain: ‘We may be stuck indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be active. We can move, sweat, get stronger and thrive. It’s time to go all-in by working out with NTC live in your living room.’
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23 living room accessories for an instant style update
Clocks – Best Living Room Accessories
Karlsson Hue Silent Sweep Metal Wall Clock, 40cm, Green
Karlsson johnlewis.com
£58.00
Enhance your living room effortlessly with this gorgeous sage green wall clock. With silent movement and a sweeping second hand, it’s perfect for creating a minimalist feel at home.
Plant Pot Stands – Best Living Room Accessories
Gold Decorative Planter With Stand
Ella James notonthehighstreet.com
US$75.00
With decorative detailing, this standing plant pot is perfect for your indoor plants. It’s available in small and large.
Cushion Covers – Best Living Room Accessories
Tasselled cushion cover
Wall Mirror – Best Living Room Accessories
Rose Gold Pebble Mirror Extra Large
A living room wall mirror is great to bounce light around, and you’ll find this especially useful in a small living room. Crafted from metal and glass, this mirror from Oliver Bonas makes a great statement.
Wall Art – Best Living Room Accessories
Sadie Geometric Set of 2 Framed Prints, 40 x 60cm
Every bland wall needs a vibrant piece of wall art to brighten the space. MADE stock a really good selection of art prints – we love these two framed versions, which you can either hang on the wall or place on a sideboard.
Vase – Best Living Room Accessories
Gonzalez Table Vase
This jug-style vase is perfect for your new blooms. Place on a cabinet or sideboard, or in the centre of the dining table if you have an open-plan living room.
Bookends – Best Living Room Accessories
Carved Marble Bookends – Set of 2 – White
A by AMARA amara.com
£50.00
Keep your favourite novels neat and upright with these chic marble bookends.
Table Lamp – Best Living Room Accessories
Brass & Black Glass Table Lamp
Brighten up a dark living room corner with this eye-catching brass and black glass table lamp. Topped with a self-lined natural cotton shade, it will provide a gorgeous glow at home.
Pouffe – Best Living Room Accessories
Elian Pouffe, Natural & Midnight Blue
Whether you want extra seating or just fancy a change from the sofa, this stunning pouffe ticks all the right boxes. Easy to move from room-to-room, you can also use it as a coffee table, too.
Living Room Rug – Best Living Room Accessories
John Lewis & Partners Modasa Rug, Paprika
John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com
£120.00
A rug is a must in a living room – it helps to zone certain areas, which is particularly useful for open spaces, but it also helps to create a focal point. This contemporary geometric rug from John Lewis will provide a pop of colour in a neutral living room.
Candle Lanterns – Best Living Room Accessories
Effi Artisan Glass Lantern Duo
Bring some atmosphere to your living room with these gorgeous glass lanterns from Lights4Fun. Simply pop an LED candle inside and enjoy a little ambience in the evening.
Books – Best Living Room Accessories
30,000 Years of Art Book
Phaidon amara.com
£20.00
One for the coffee table, make a carefully curated pile of must-read books starting with this one – a celebration of art with more than 600 pieces of work, from cave paintings to iconic modern masterpieces.
Vase – Best Living Room Accessories
Detsu Handle Vase
We love this grown-up handle vase, which is perfect for displaying foliage and flowers. Buy one in each colour for a truly stylish display.
Cushion Covers – Best Living Room Accessories
3-pack cotton cushion covers
Cushion covers are an inexpensive way to update your sofa. You can’t go wrong with this lovely navy set.
Storage Baskets – Best Living Room Accessories
Noko Seagrass Basket
Furniture nkuku.com
£29.95
The natural colour of these seagrass baskets makes them an ideal backdrop for plants. Place these on the floor by sideboards and cabinets for a cosy living room feel.
Candles – Best Living Room Accessories
DIPTYQUE Baies scented candle 190g
DIPTYQUE selfridges.com
£49.00
This Insta-worthy DIPTYQUE candle makes a rather decorative display. Choose from a range of refreshing scents.
Photo Frame – Best Living Room Accessories
John Lewis & Partners Gallery Set Multi-aperture Photo Frames, 8 Photo, Grey
John Lewis johnlewis.com
£40.00
Create an Insta-worthy gallery wall with this set of eight grey photo frames from John Lewis. In a range of different sizes, simply fill with your favourite memories, hang, and enjoy.
Wall Mirror – Best Living Room Accessories
Sass & Belle Rattan Mirror
Sass & Belle very.co.uk
£25.00
This contemporary rattan mirror will make a real statement on your living room wall. A modern twist on the classic boho style, it’s ideal if you’re after something unique.
Blanket – Best Living Room Accessories
Terracotta Throw Blanket
notonthehighstreet.com
US$85.00
Create a cosy and welcoming setting on your sofa with a warm throw blanket. We love this terracotta style, which has been made from linen and cotton.
Storage Baskets – Best Living Room Accessories
John Lewis & Partners White Pattern Seagrass Basket
John Lewis johnlewis.com
£25.00
Storage baskets are must-have essentials in the home. We love this natural white and beige design, which is perfect for every interior scheme.
Vases – Best Living Room Accessories
Pressed Glass Square Bottle Vase
CLEM & CO notonthehighstreet.com
£15.25
Keep it simple on your windowsill with this pack of four square bottle vases. Line them up together and pop in a few stems for a cohesive look.
Storage – Best Living Room Accessories
Basket KBX Tissue Box – Light Rattan
Decor Walther amara.com
£40.00
Give your tissue box a makeover with this intricately woven rattan style design.
Family Board Games – Best Living Room Accessories
Mango Wood Card & Dice Set
Furniture nkuku.com
£27.71
Made using sustainable mango wood, this stylish box holds two sets of cards and four mango wood dice that can be stored neatly away. It’s perfect for the coffee table.
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