“There’s lots of people in this world who spend so much time watching their health that they haven’t the time to enjoy it.” -Josh Billings

Computer and health are two related thing, specially after the rise of computer addiction among young generation. Now, as computer become the daily equipment of your digital life, you can use it to keep yourself healthy. However, software itself can’t do anything for your health, you have to be serious on it.

We can use this software to keep us away from several health problems related to computer use. We can create our diet chart, can learn what should we eat and what should we avoid. These tools are really incredible if you able to use it properly.

1. Find Your BMR – Very interesting tool to calculate how much calories you need to keep or lose your weight with the help of your BMR and activity type. It first calculates body fat using user given information about weight and waist. Then using that body fat information and activity type you able to know your BMR and how much calories you need to maintain that weight or how much calories you need to lose it. Remember this is an adware. So you will see some ads on software footer. Download Find Your BMR.

2. EyeShield – It’s a free tool to prevent computer vision syndrome. We all know well that using monitor continuously is harmful for our health and we have to take break after a certain period but the fact is our addiction with computer prevent us to remember this valuable word. That’s why we need a tool which can remind us this. This tool shield you from variety of ailments, including headaches, eyestrain, blurred vision, dry and irritated eyes, slow refocusing, neck and/or backache, sensitivity to light, double vision and color distortion – in one word all common symptoms of a condition known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Download EyeShield.

3. Workrave – Workrave another must have tool to computer addicted people. Although it vision is same like eyeshield but it take the job in more high. This worthy tool takes you away from Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). It not just inform you about break, it also suggest you some exercise to keep your body muscles busy. This tool work both in Windows and Linux system. Download Workrave.

4. Calorie Balance Diet – It is a super version of Find your BMR. It first asks necessary information about you and then calculate your energy need according to your work type. Then it help you to make your food plan as per your calorie need. You can know what is the food value of your favorite recipe. This tool can suggest you more than 30000 recipe and if you need more, you can download it through their website. Download Calorie Balance Diet.

5. BMI Calculator – As the name suggest this tool help you to calculate Body Mass Index using your weight and height. After calculation it will tell you the value with it condition like normal or not. Very helpful application for medical practitioners. Download BMI Calculator.

So what free tool you use to keep you healthy? We really want to listen from you, please share your view in comment.