health Startup Ideas

14 startup ideas tagged “health

AllergyLog

A food diary for people with allergies that helps identify trigger foods through elimination tracking.

Target User

People with undiagnosed food sensitivities trying to find their triggers

Core Action

Log what you eat and how you feel, see AI-identified correlations between foods and symptoms

Business Model

Free basic logging, $6.99/mo for AI correlation analysis and doctor-ready reports

Based on Bearable / MyFitnessPal

Designed for elimination diets — identifies food-symptom correlations over time

AnxietyToolkit

An app with evidence-based anxiety management techniques (CBT, grounding, breathing) accessible in crisis moments.

Target User

People experiencing anxiety who need immediate coping tools

Core Action

Open the app during an anxious moment, follow a guided technique to reduce symptoms

Business Model

Free core tools, $5.99/mo for personalized CBT programs and progress tracking

Based on Headspace / Woebot

Crisis-ready tools for acute anxiety moments, not just preventive meditation

BreathWork

A guided breathing exercise app with techniques for different goals: focus, calm, sleep, energy.

Target User

Stressed professionals who want quick relief but don't have time for full meditation

Core Action

Select your goal (focus, calm, sleep), follow a 2-5 minute guided breathing pattern

Business Model

Free for basic techniques, $4.99/mo for advanced programs and biometric integration

Based on Calm / Wim Hof Method

Goal-oriented breathing — pick what you need right now, not a generic meditation session

ClinicQueue

A patient queue management system for walk-in clinics with estimated wait times and remote check-in.

Target User

Walk-in clinic operators who want to reduce lobby crowding and improve patient experience

Core Action

Patients check in remotely, see their queue position and estimated wait time on their phone

Business Model

SaaS — $79/mo per clinic location

Based on QLess / Waitlist.me

Healthcare-specific queue with intake forms, insurance pre-verification, and HIPAA compliance

EyeBreak

A desktop app that reminds you to follow the 20-20-20 rule to reduce eye strain.

Target User

People who stare at screens all day and experience eye fatigue

Core Action

Every 20 minutes, get a 20-second break reminder to look at something 20 feet away

Business Model

Free with optional $2.99 one-time for customization and stats

Based on Stretchly / f.lux

Focused on eye health specifically with guided eye exercises, not just break timers

GratitudeLog

A minimalist daily gratitude journaling app with weekly reflection prompts and mood correlation.

Target User

People who want to build a gratitude practice but forget or lose motivation

Core Action

Write 3 things you're grateful for each day in under a minute

Business Model

Free basic, $3.99/mo for mood correlation, streaks, and weekly reflection reports

Based on Day One / Five Minute Journal

Mood correlation shows how gratitude practice affects your overall wellbeing over time

MedRemind

A medication reminder app that also alerts your chosen family member if you miss a dose.

Target User

Elderly patients and their caregiving family members

Core Action

Set your medication schedule, get reminders, family gets notified if you miss one

Business Model

Free basic, $4.99/mo for family alerts and refill tracking

Based on Medisafe / MyTherapy

Family notification loop — caregivers stay informed without constant check-ins

MoodMap

A mood tracking app that correlates your emotional state with activities, sleep, weather, and social interactions.

Target User

People who want to understand what affects their mental health

Core Action

Log your mood in 10 seconds, see correlations with your daily activities over time

Business Model

Freemium — free basic tracking, $4.99/mo for insights and correlations

Based on Daylio / Pixels

AI-powered correlation analysis — discover what actually affects your mood

PostureCheck

A webcam-based posture monitor that alerts you when you're slouching at your desk.

Target User

Desk workers who develop back and neck pain from poor posture

Core Action

Enable your webcam, get a gentle alert when your posture deviates from baseline

Business Model

Free basic alerts, $4.99/mo for posture analytics and corrective exercise suggestions

Based on Upright Go / Posture Pal

Webcam-based — no wearable needed, just your laptop camera

SleepDebt

A sleep tracker that calculates your accumulated sleep debt and gives a personalized payback plan.

Target User

Busy professionals who know they're sleep-deprived but don't know how to fix it

Core Action

Track sleep for a week, see your total sleep debt, get a recovery schedule

Business Model

Freemium — free tracking, $6.99/mo for recovery plans and coaching

Based on Sleep Cycle / RISE

Focuses on sleep debt payback, not just nightly scores

StretchBreak

A desktop app that interrupts your work with 2-minute guided stretching routines customized for desk workers.

Target User

Office workers with back, neck, or wrist pain from sitting all day

Core Action

Get a non-dismissible 2-minute stretch break every 45 minutes

Business Model

One-time purchase $9.99, or employer-sponsored bulk licenses

Based on Stand Up! / Stretchly

Video-guided stretches targeting your specific pain points, not just a timer

SymptomTrack

A health diary that tracks daily symptoms and generates reports you can share with your doctor at appointments.

Target User

Chronic illness patients who struggle to communicate patterns to their doctor

Core Action

Log symptoms daily in 30 seconds, generate a visual report for your next appointment

Business Model

Freemium — free basic logging, $5.99/mo for advanced reports and trends

Based on Ada Health / Bearable

Doctor-ready reports, not just personal tracking — designed for clinical conversations

TherapyJournal

A guided journaling app designed to supplement therapy sessions with prompts from your therapist.

Target User

Therapy patients who want to do homework between sessions

Core Action

Complete daily journaling prompts assigned or inspired by your therapist

Business Model

B2B — therapists pay $15/mo per client seat

Based on Day One / Woebot

Therapist-guided prompts, not generic — bridges the gap between sessions

WaterCoach

A hydration app that adjusts daily water intake goals based on your activity level, weather, and caffeine consumption.

Target User

Health-conscious people who forget to drink enough water

Core Action

Log drinks with one tap, get smart reminders adjusted to your day

Business Model

Free with premium $2.99/mo for smart bottle integration

Based on WaterMinder / Plant Nanny

Dynamic goals based on real data, not a static 8-glasses rule