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With approximately 12.7 million obese children and adolescents, childhood obesity in the America has reached an epidemic level. Not only does obesity lead to social and emotional stigma among children, it also puts them at an increased risk for more than 20 lifelong chronic health conditions. Ensuring active lifestyle and inculcating healthy eating habits is the only way to protect children from the impeding burden of obesity.

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Exercise is important to our health. You don't have to go to the gym and have an extreme workout. It is as simple as going on walks everyday for at least an hour. JUST KEEP MOVING!

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Physical activity can improve health now and in the future. People of all ages, races and ethnicities, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from more physical activity. Everyone needs both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition. Even short periods of physical activity can improve health.

Physical activity:

Helps prevent unhealthy weight gain.

Reduces the risk of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

Helps reduce feelings of anxiety and improves sleep quality.

Improves cognitive ability and reduces risk of dementia.

Improves bone and musculoskeletal health.

Learn more about the Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults and the Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children.

Not everyone has the same opportunity to be physically active. Many people live in neighborhoods with poor sidewalk and street infrastructure, few safe spaces for physical activity, and few destinations (including transit stops) within walking or biking distance from their home. Creating activity-friendly communities can provide safe and convenient places for people to be active. It can also support local economies by increasing retail activity and employment.

When communities are developed or redesigned to promote physical activity, community members should be involved in the planning and decision-making process. It is especially important to include people who have been left out in the past, such as members of racial and ethnic minority groups, older adults, and people with disabilities.

CDC aims to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027 through Active People, Healthy Nation℠, a comprehensive initiative to promote physical activity based on strategies recommended by the Guide to Community Preventive Services.

ABOUT 1 IN 2
ADULTS

don't get enough
aerobic physical activity.

77% OF
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

don't get enough
aerobic physical activity.

$117
BILLION

in annual health care costs are related to low physical activity.

Heart Disease

Not getting enough physical activity can lead to heart disease-even for people who have no other risk factors. It can also increase the likelihood of developing other heart disease risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes

Not getting enough physical activity can raise a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Physical activity helps control blood sugar (glucose), weight, and blood pressure and helps raise "good" cholesterol and lower "bad" cholesterol. Adequate physical activity-at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week-can also help reduce the risk of heart disease and nerve damage, which are often problems for people with diabetes.

Cancer

Getting the recommended amount of physical activity can lower the risk of many cancers, including cancers of the breast, colon, and uterus. Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health. Moving more and sitting less have tremendous benefits for everyone, regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, or current fitness level.

Physical activity is one of the best things people can do for their health. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition presents new findings on the benefits of regular physical activity, which include:

Improved sleep.

Increased ability to perform everyday activities.

Improved cognitive ability and a reduced risk of dementia.

Improved bone and musculoskeletal health.

Emerging research also suggests that physical activity may help our immune systems protect our bodies from infection and disease.

CDC's Work to Increase Physical Activity

CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity uses data from national and state surveys to track levels of physical activity among adolescents and adults. Data are used to assess trends in physical activity, understand differences in populations, and help identify priority action areas.

CDC also works with partners to measure community supports for physical activity. These supports include policies and design approaches that enable safe and convenient walking, biking, wheelchair rolling, and public transportation options for people of all ages, abilities, and physical activity levels. For example, CDC measures how many communities have Complete Streets policies that are designed to improve the safety of streets for all modes of transportation. CDC also measures how many people have shops, stores, or markets near their homes and the land use policies that help make these everyday destinations more convenient.

Many people want to get regular physical activity but live in communities that lack safe, convenient places to be active. CDC funds states, communities, and national organizations to create activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations that connect people from where they live to where they need to go.

These efforts include:

Making active transportation more feasible and attractive through land use and zoning policies that allow schools, workplaces, shops, and parks to be located closer to people's homes.

Supporting Safe Routes programs that help students walk, bike, or wheelchair roll to school and older adults reach their destination without driving a car.

Implementing Complete Streets policies to make streets safe for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, wheelchair roll, or take public transit.

Supporting transportation planning that connects active transportation and public transit planning.

Schools are in a unique position to help students get their recommended 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity. CDC Healthy Schools works with states, school systems, communities, and national partners to promote strong physical education and physical activity programs as part of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

CDC funds state departments of education and provides specialized tools, recommendations, and resources to help them work with local school districts and schools. The impact and reach of the school health programs developed are shared in success stories and videos.

CDC also publishes guidance for schools and parents to develop a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program including recess, physical education, classroom physical activity, and staff involvement, as well as ways to increase physical activity before, during, and after school.

CDC's Workplace Health Promotion Program works with employers and other partners to encourage physical activity in the workplace as part of CDC's Workplace Health Model. CDC focuses its efforts on small and midsize employers because 99% of US employers have fewer than 500 employees. Many employers this size lack the expertise and resources to develop effective public health programs.

CDC also encourages employers to help make physical activity an easier choice for their workers. For example, they can provide on-site walking paths, discounts for local gyms, or subsidies for active commuting options. They can also support efforts to create more safe and accessible options for physical activity in the surrounding community.

In the United States, 96 million adults-more than 1 in 3-have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don't know they have it. The leading preventable risk factors for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are being overweight and not getting enough physical activity. CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is a partnership of public and private organizations working to build a nationwide delivery system for a lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes.

Participants in the National DPP lifestyle change program learn to make healthy food choices, be more physically active, and cope with stress. These changes can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 58% (71% for those over 60).

People with arthritis who take part in "joint-friendly" physical activity can reduce their arthritis pain and improve their function, mood, and quality of life. Examples of joint-friendly activities include walking, biking, and swimming. Being physically active can also delay arthritis disability.

Funding from CDC's Arthritis Program allows partners to offer the following physical activity programs:

Active Living Everyday focuses on helping people who are sedentary become and stay physically active. About 20 people come together for 1-hour weekly sessions for 12 to 20 weeks of education and discussion to learn how to become more physically active.

EnhanceFitness works to increase strength, boost activity levels, and elevate mood. Certified instructors focus on stretching, flexibility, balance, low-impact aerobics, and strength training exercises.

Fit & Strong! focuses on sedentary older adults with lower-extremity joint pain and stiffness. It offers stretching, balance, aerobic, and endurance exercises.

Walk with Ease is a community-based walking program that meets three times a week for 6 weeks. Trained group exercise leaders begin each session with a pre-walk discussion covering a topic related to exercise and arthritis, followed by a 10- to 40-minute walk that includes a warm-up and cool-down period.

Nearly 1 in 2 adults in the United States has high blood pressure, which raises a person's risk of heart attack and stroke. Physical inactivity is one of the leading preventable risk factors for high blood pressure.

Million Hearts® 2022 is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within 5 years. It focuses on a small set of priorities and targets that can improve cardiovascular health for all.

One of these targets is to reduce physical inactivity by using proven strategies where people live, learn, work, and play. These strategies include providing behavioral counseling for adults with cardiovascular risk factors and creating safe community spaces that encourage activity.

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It's no secret that when we eat healthy food, we feel healthy. But why is this? How does the food we put in our body have such a grand effect on how we function from day to day?

When it comes to our health, the food we put in our body can have a significant effect, especially when it comes to our heart. Weight gain, physical inactivity, stress, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity can greatly increase the risks of heart disease and various cancers.

According to America's Health Rankings,

The United States ranks ninth in the world for life expectancy

In the past year, obesity has increased by 5% affecting 31.3% of adults

In the past three years, cardiovascular-related deaths have increased by 2%

Oklahoma came in 44 for overall health.

In the past six years, obesity increased by 17% and affects 36.5% of adults

In the past three years, cardiovascular deaths increased by 5%

Texas ranked 28th in overall health.

In the past three years, cardiovascular deaths increased by 4%

This is also due to a high prevalence of physical inactivity and diabetes

The food we eat gives our bodies the information and fuel it needs to properly function. If it does not get the right information, our metabolic processes can suffer and our health can decline. It is essential to have good nutrition based on healthy eating habits to enable you to stay healthy, active, and live a longer life.

In short, the nutrition you put in your body can help you avoid certain diseases that can put your life at risk and cause your health to deteriorate.

How does food affect our bodies?

The nutrients from the food we put in our bodies give our cells the ability to perform their necessary functions. Think of it as planting a garden. If you are planting a tomato seed, ideally you use the right soil and the right amount of sun for the best success. However, if you use the cheapest dirt and don't give it enough sunlight you may still get a tomato, but the tomato may not be the ripest, roundest, reddest, or tastiest tomato.

In other words, giving our bodies the right nutrients can help you grow to a healthier version of yourself. Thinking about food from this aspect goes beyond calories and good food versus bad food. You need to focus on the foods you are putting in your body versus the foods you are excluding.

Look at food as a way to fuel your body and help fight cardiovascular diseases.

When we eat food it goes through a digestive process. Part of this process involves absorbing vitamins and minerals from that food and distributing it into the bloodstream which leads to the blood vessels, coronary arteries, and the heart muscle.

Depending on what types of food you are eating can cause your heart to pump harder and exert more energy. This could eventually lead to heart failure and a heart attack.

Your sodium intake plays a major role in affecting your heart rate and blood pressure. By consuming salty foods, your body will retain water to dilute the blood volume. This causes more blood to circulate throughout your body and your heart to work harder.

The recommended sodium intake by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 180 - 500 mg of sodium a day. However, Americans on average consume over 3,400 mg of sodium a day. Most of these are pre-prepared and processed foods.

A diet that is high in saturated and trans fats will elevate your bad cholesterol (LDL) and could lead to the hardening of arteries and plaque forming on the inner linings of blood vessels which will further narrow them. The narrowed openings mean that as the heart receives the blood it must work harder to maintain blood flow in order to pump blood through the narrowed channels.

Similarly, if you are not maintaining a healthy diet this could increase your risk for various cancers. According to a study published in 2018 by The BMJ, a study was performed on the amount of processing and the amount of change the ingredients go through to help improve flavor, coloring, and shelf life. It was found that for every 10% increase in consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with a 12% higher risk for cancer in general and an 11% increased risk for breast cancer.

While these foods can cause harm there are foods that can help improve your health and heart function. Healthy fats such as olive oil and whole grains can help lower your cholesterol and help prevent plaque from forming in the arteries. By improving the blood flow, your heart will be able to pump blood easier causing less strain and stress on your heart which could eventually lower your heart rate.

What is poor nutrition

By depriving our bodies of the nourishment it needs can lead to poor nutrition and eating habits which can cause obesity, diabetes, and increase certain risk factors for stroke, heart disease, and cancer.

Poor nutrition is caused by putting the wrong types of food in your body that do not have the nutrients that we need most. These foods include ones that are low in fiber and vitamins or are high in fat, sugar, and salt. While many of the packaged foods we purchase at the grocery store meet our taste bud requirements, the way these are packaged and stored may strip the food of the nutrients our body requires and eliminate your chance of healthy weight loss.

Poor nutrition can also be caused by overeating. If you are taking in more calories than you are burning each day, even if these are the "right" foods, can eventually cause weight gain and lead to obesity. If you suffer from being overweight or obese, this can lead to diabetes and heart problems.

On the other hand, if you are undereating you could be depriving your body of the nutrients it needs. Those who suffer from diseases such as anorexia or bulimia are just as much in jeopardy of heart complications and disease as those who overeat.

If you are concerned about the number of calories you are putting in your body it is best to discuss with your doctor or nutrition and dietetics expert.

How does poor nutrition affect you?

Poor nutrition can affect your health in many ways, not only can it lead to certain diseases but it can also affect your mental health, energy levels, complexion, and your overall well being. In the short term, poor nutrition can contribute to stress, tiredness, and our capacity to work. Furthermore, it can lead to:

being overweight or obese

tooth decay

high blood pressure

high cholesterol

heart disease and stroke

type-2 diabetes

osteoporosis

some cancers

depression

eating disorders

Poor nutrition can impair your daily health and wellbeing and reduce your ability to lead an enjoyable and active life.

Healthy eating habits

We've all been told that healthy eating can transform your life and help you live a longer and more active one. But what does healthy eating actually mean and how do you start putting this into practice and breaking bad habits? For some, this may be a way to help them lose weight, for others the goal may be to lower their blood pressure, and for others, it may just be to have a healthier way of living.

This transformation doesn't happen overnight. You can't just wake up on Sunday morning and break all of your bad habits without the cravings. This is a gradual process and can be as simple as choosing steamed broccoli as a side instead of loaded mashed potatoes. Or choosing an apple over chips for your mid-morning snack.

Here are some helpful tips and ideas that will soon have you well on the way to bursting with health and vitality:

Get more fruits and veggies in your day. Start your morning with a bowl of oatmeal and some blueberries. Aim for two servings of fruit and five servings of veggies each day.

Eat less saturated and trans fats. Read the labels for the products you are purchasing. You may be surprised at the ingredients and opt for a different brand.

Eat less salt. Make a conscious effort to put less and less salt on your food, until just a dash is all you need.

Eat less sugar. Try substituting honey in your coffee and opt for less sugary desserts. For instance, if you are craving dessert, try blending frozen bananas and topping it some strawberries.

Drink more water and aim for drinking half your body weight in ounces. Choosing water over sugary drinks can help you lose weight, clear your complexion, and, since our bodies are made up of 70% water, you may feel healthier all around.

Check your portions. Fill half of your dinner plate with a variety of vegetables or salad, add lean protein foods such as meat, fish, chicken or legumes (chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans etc) to take up a quarter of the plate, last add in grain foods such as rice, pasta or noodles to take up the remaining quarter of the plate.

Plan ahead. One of the main reasons people end up eating fast food or a bag of chips is because they are in a rush. Plan out your meals on the weekends, including your snacks, and purchase only what you need and prep your food. This will not only help you eat healthier, but it will also save you money.

If you are concerned about your nutritional habits it is best to discuss your options with your health care provider or a dietetic nutritionist.

If you are concerned with your heart health you should consider getting a Heart Scan at Advanced Body Scan in Oklahoma City or North Texas. The best prevention of cancer and heart disease is to catch them inside your body before they show up as outward symptoms. Advanced Body Scan has the technology to do just that.

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1. Eat a good breakfast.

Studies show that skipping breakfast detracts from scholastic achievement. When there isn't time to sit down and enjoy your morning meal, grab a bagel, piece of fruit and some juice. Most of these items can be easily stored in your backpack.

2. If you must eat fast foods, choose wisely.

Choose pizza with half the cheese, a regular-size roast beef sandwich, baked potato or green salad with reduced-calorie dressing. Limit high-fat offerings like french fries, fried chicken or fish sandwiches and watch out for salad dressing.

3. Keep healthful snacks on hand.

If hunger strikes during a late-night study session, you won't be tempted by candy, chips or ice cream. Possibilities include fresh or dried fruit, pretzels, unbuttered popcorn, rice cakes or whole-wheat crackers. Consider raw vegetables with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese dip.

4. Eat plenty of foods that are rich in calcium.

People in their teens need to be build up stores of calcium in their bodies to prevent osteoporosis in later life. If you don't like milk, try to include ample amounts of low-fat yogurt, low-fat cheese and green leafy vegetables in your diet.

5. If you need to lose weight, do it sensibly.

Starvation and/or diets that offer a quick fix usually backfire and are harmful. There is no truth to the theories that suggest eating foods in any particular combination will promote weight loss. The only safe way to lose weight, feel good while doing it and keep it off is to eat a balanced diet.

6. Use sugars sparingly.

Sugar provides calories in your diet but few other nutrients. It also contributes significantly to tooth decay. Use it sparingly and consider sweetening coffee, tea, cereal and fruit with diet sweeteners instead.

7. Be wise about the salad bar.

The cafeteria salad bar can be either an asset or a detriment to you diet depending on how you choose from it. Of course, leafy greens, raw vegetables and fresh fruits are beneficial. But if you choose a lot of creamy dressing, bacon bits and mayonnaise-based salads, the calories and fat may equal or even exceed those of a burger and fries.

8. Drink lots of water.

Your body needs at least eight glasses a day, and if you exercise vigorously, you may need more. To remind yourself, carry a water bottle along to class and keep it handy during late-night study sessions.

9. Enjoy and savor your meals.

Remember, food is a lot more than nourishment for our bodies. Enjoy and savor it.

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9 Exercises You Can Do in School
"A healthy body makes a healthy mind."
Without a doubt, exercise makes your body and brain healthy. It improves not only your memory but also your mood.

As a student who is dealing with various school tasks, making time to workout can be really difficult and challenging. Fortunately, you can still be fit without going to the gym.

Here are 9 simple exercises you can do in school that will help you to be physically and mentally healthy.

1. Water Bottle Curls

Works your: Biceps

Perfect for: In the classroom while waiting for your next class

Lift the water bottle up to your shoulder for 15 times to get a quick and easy workout. This exercise helps you build strength in your wrists.

2. Tricep Dips

Works your: Triceps

Perfect for: In the classroom while thinking about your study plans for the exam week

Place your hands on the edge of your chair. Slide your butt off the chair with your legs in front of you. Slowly raise and lower yourself.

3. Sitting Arm Stretching

Works your: Arms and abdominal muscles

Perfect for: In the library while reading your next lesson

Sit on the edge of your chair then stretch your arms out. Contract your abdominal muscles as you keep your back straight.

4. Wide Arm Stretching

Works your: Shoulders, chest, and back

Perfect for: In the classroom, while waiting for your friend to arrive

Stretch your arms out to your sides then bring them forward until they meet. After this, stretch your arms out in front of you. Repeat.

5. Chair Squats

Works your: Butt, lower back, and legs

Perfect for: In the classroom while generating new ideas for a project

Stand in front of your chair. Squat down until your butt is just above your seat. Hold for 10 seconds then sit back down.

6. Shoulder Shrugs

Works your: Shoulders and upper back

Perfect for: In the library while studying for an exam

Move your shoulders as close as you can to your ears for five seconds. Repeat. This strengthens your muscles in your shoulders and upper back.

7. Seated Leg Raise

Works your: Abdominal and thigh muscles

Perfect for: In the classroom, while memorizing important terms

While sitting, lift your legs at a 90-degree angle for 10 seconds.

8. Floor Push-ups

Works your: Chest, arms, shoulders

Perfect for: In the classroom, while waiting for your student organization's meeting

Lie with your stomach on the floor. Place your hands underneath your shoulders. Do this by pushing up from the floor until your arms are fully extended. Lower yourself slowly until you are back to the starting position. Repeat as necessary.

9. Stair Climbing

Works your: Lower body

Perfect for: When going to your next class

Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Do this while flexing your abs. Climbing stairs is a great form of cardio exercise that helps you burn calories. This also helps you build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.

Being a busy bee doesn't mean that your health and wellness have to suffer. Achieving a healthy body and mind doesn't happen in the blink of an eye. It takes hard work, dedication, and consistency. By doing these simple exercises, you are allowing yourself to be in shape despite a hectic schedule.

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Medically reviewed by Michael J. Joyner, M.D.

Exercise is good for your health. You probably have heard that before. But finding the motivation to start or maintain an exercise program can be challenging. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Michael Joyner has six tips to help keep you moving.

Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:00) is in the downloads. Read the script. Sometimes, it's hard to get off the couch and exercise. "The important thing is to do something. And to also not permit what you cannot do ─ or what you're afraid of doing ─ to interfere with what you can do." Dr. Michael Joyner has six tips to help get you moving more every day. No.1: Again, start with what you can do. "Whether it's walking, riding a bike, aerobic exercise in the pool." No. 2: Don't think you have to run a marathon or be an elite athlete. "People start to see benefits in terms of their health with as little as 10 to 15 minutes a day." No. 3: Build exercise into your day. Take the stairs or park in the back of the parking lot. No. 4: Schedule exercise into your day as if it were an appointment. No. 5: Get a workout buddy. And No. 6, which is key: ... "... Don't set unrealistic goals and get into a cycle of, 'I'm not meeting my goals. I'm a failure; therefore, I'll stop.'" And remember, anytime you exercise at any level, you're doing something good for your health.

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In an age where efficiency is the ultimate currency, speech to text app is wondrous additions to the kitty of productivity tools.
What is Speech to Text App?
Speech to text app is a voice recognition tool that identifies words, phrases and keywords spoken by you and then converts them into readable text. On average, a voice to text app is faster at generating texts than a person typing on a keyboard.

Voice to text software can be used to conduct searches on web browsers. Such speech to text converters further help visually impaired people totype certain commands on their system and take notes.

Professionals who have a lot of conversations to track find speech to text apps quite useful. The best voice to text software uses artificial intelligence (AI) for transcribing any voice or video memo in over 80 different languages and dialects.

If you are in a job that requires you to take notes, or send quick messages or translate on the fly, then speech to text online apps can help you do that.

Audio to Text Converter Online: Why Is It Getting Popular?

Speech to text software free offers a wide range of functionalities. Office and college going crowds can use them for speedy and accurate transcription of memos and lectures.

If you are working on a project and the reference material is an audio file, then a voice typing app can come handy to convert it into text.

A voice to text app can also be beneficial for content creators to add automatic captions with their audio.

10 Best Speech to Text Apps That Will Help Translate from Speech

The next time you find yourself away from your desktop or laptop and have to create a text document, use these top audio to text converters that quickly translate your speech to readable words. Here're some of the best free speech to text apps to make your work simpler.

Google Voice Typing Voice to Text Converter

Google Voice Typing is a free voice text to speech converter that works with all G Suite apps such as Google Doc and Slides. With this audio text converter, you can use voice commands for making texts bold, italicized, etc.
Google Voice Typing Speech to Text App Features
Google Voice Typing currently recognises more than 40 languages.

You can move the cursor by speaking- "go to the end of the document".

In case the software does not understand a phrase, it underlines it in grey and suggests alternatives.

You can hyperlink certain keywords in your text through your voice.

If you are conversing with someone while working, you can turn off the software.

Voice to text app pricing: Google Voice Typing is a completely free speech to text software.

Availability: Google Voice Typing voice to text app for Android can also be used on Windows, Mac OS, iOS and android devices.

Speechnotes audio to text converter online uses sophisticated speech recognition technology to generate accurate transcriptions. The speech to text software free safely backs your transcriptions to Google drive and also lets you add timestamps with one click.

It also provides the feature of cheat keys where you can add frequently used phrases with one tap.
Speechnotes Speech to Text Software Features
You can upload audio files for automatic transcription.

Sharing transcriptions in multiple formats

You can share your transcriptions in doc format, .txt format or upload it to Google Drive.

The software recognises characters such as colon, semicolon and even smileys.

Dictation and editing simultaneously

You can edit your text at the same time as you create it without having to use a different tool.

The software capitalizes the first letter of the name of a person, place and word at the beginning of the sentence.

Speech to text app pricing: Speechnotes is a free speech to text app. It also offers a premium transcription service at ₹7.38 per minute.

The premium version offers features such as automatic insertion of difficult to recognise phrases and floating text boxes.

Availability: It's a speech to text app for Android, which also has a web version.

Dictation.io App to convert Voice to Text

Dictation.io free speech to text app is useful for generating emails, letters, essays, etc. through voice commands. I t checks the document for punctuation errors and typos once you are done dictating. You can then export your transcriptions in .txt format.
Dictation.io Voice to Text Software Features
It can be used for voice to text Hindi typing. In addition, it recognises other languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, etc.

All voice converted texts are stored on your browser rather than being uploaded on a third-party platform.

Suitable for people with special needs

Dictation.io is a helpful tool for people with Carpal Tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury in the hand.

You can put your converted text on the internet by hitting the publish button.

In case of a grievance, you can directly contact the developers through the online web form or email.

Speech to text app pricing: Dictation.io is a free voice to text software.

Availability: Dictation.io is a voice to text app for PC and is available for use on windows, mac OS, Linux and Google Chrome.

Windows Speech Recognition (WSR Dictation App)

It is a free voice to text app developed by Microsoft for Window users to control their devices with voice commands. Using this speech to text converter, they can draft emails, navigate apps and move the mouse cursor.
Windows Speech Recognition App Features
The speech to text software free can quickly adapt to a person's voice characteristics such as their diction and vocabulary. The accuracy increases with use.

You can add or remove words or sentences for dictation.

WSR provides custom language models for terminologies used in medical and legal professions.

You can create backup of WSR converted text files and even transfer them using Windows easy transfer.

In the sleeping mode, this voice to text app won't listen to your voice until you say the command 'Start Listening'

Audio text converter pricing: Windows Speech Recognition software is a free audio text converter.

Availability: The voice typing app is available for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10.

With Voice finger free speech to text app, you can fully control your device without having to rely on a mouse and keyboard. Voice Finger is an upgraded version of Windows Speech Recognition and responds to shorter voice commands for typing numbers, letters, spacing between paragraphs, etc.
Voice Finger Translate Voice App Features
Voice Finger is an ideal speech to text software for people with sustained eye or hand disabilities.

The voice typing app can also be used in games to relay commands to your player.

You can move the mouse cursor to a specific coordinate with a single command, unlike other voice to text apps which need 2-3 commands.

You can verbally instruct the mouse to drag and drop any object or application on your device.

You can say the number of times you want a cursor to click. This feature is useful for zooming in and out of images.

Voice to text app pricing: Voice Finger is a free translate voice app.

Availability: The best voice to text software is compatible with windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Vista.

Apple Dictation to Translate Voice to Text

Apple dictation voice text to speech tool can be used not only for typing mails and letters but also with social media apps such as Facebook. The best voice to text software automatically stops listening when it is not spoken to for a specific amount of time
Apple Dictation Speech to Text Online App Features
You can add punctuation marks through voice commands within a text without having to access a different option for them

Voice to text online conversion in real time

When you say a phrase, it is sent over to apple servers to be analyzed and converted to text in real time.

You can store a local copy of your transcription in audio format on your device.

With apple dictation, you can choose a pre-listed language or even select an unlisted language.

The software uses Siri speech recognition engine to undertake enhanced dictation of your text and point out incorrect words.

Voice to text software pricing: Apple Dictation is free voice to text app available on Apple app store.

Availability: Apple dictation is one of the best voice to text app for iPhone, iPad and MacBook users.

Just Press Record for Voice Typing Online

Just Press Record audio text converter app lets you record and transcribe documents with just one tap. It also safely backs all your transcribed files to iCloud. While recording the audio to be converted to text, you can clip unwanted parts.
Just Press Record Speech to Text Software Features
This speech to text app supports more than 30 languages in addition to your device's language.

Easily convert speech to text by making use of high-quality audio recording in 96 KHz and 24 bit format.

Quick sharing of converted text documents

You can share transcribed files quickly over mails and messages.

Convert audio to text through apple watch

You can convert speech to text by using apple watch and store upto 12 transcribed documents at a time.

Recordings made on apple watch are automatically stored in your iPhone.

Voice typing app pricing: Just Press Record is available for download on apple app store for ₹367.24.

Availability: Just Press Record is a popular voice to text app for iPhone, iPad and apple watch users.

Braina Pro best voice to text app for iphone is backed by the artificial intelligence technology to transcribe letters, word documents, essays, etc. With each use, it adapts better to your speaking style, intonation, and vocabulary to accurately convert each of your audio commands to text.
Braina Pro Voice to Text App Features
Braina Pro continues to function in the background even if another app is currently utilising the system.

Braina Pro can respond to your queries and open apps just like Siri, Alexa, Cortana,etc.

The speech to text converter can read and copy any highlighted text on web or another application.

Braina Pro understands ethnic languages such as Afrikaans, Lithuanian, Zulu, etc.

Through this virtual cable solution, Braina can quickly transcribe any sound that it picks up.

Translate voice app pricing: Braina Pro plan can be purchased for one year by paying ₹3606.13

Availability: Braina pro voice to text app for Android is also available for windows, and iPhone users.

Transcribe Audio to Text Converter App

Transcribe is a popular speech to text app among professional transcribers, college students, lawyers, medical professionals, etc. You can export your transcribed files in SRT and webVTT subtitle format and add them to your videos.
Transcribe Speech to Text App Features
You can start and stop audio playback by using your foot. This feature is useful for disabled personnel.

You can set acronyms for words and phrases and Transcribe will automatically expand them.

Transcribe has a dedicated shortcut for inserting timestamps to speech to text converted documents.

You can use Transcribe in offline mode for generating text through voice commands.

Transcribe auto saves each update and stores the transcribed document to your browser's local storage.

Audio to text converter online pricing: The price of Transcribe starts from ₹1471.89 per year.

Availability: Transcribe voice to text app for Windows, mac OS, android and iOS devices.

Also known as IBM Watson, IBM Speech to Text voice typing app works on artificial intelligence. In addition to converting spoken words to written text, it extends API for attaching speech transcription capabilities to apps.
IBM Speech to text Software Features
Watson transcribes spoken words and phrases in real time even from low quality audio.

IBM Watson identifies over 7 languages other than English.

The speech to text app recognises specific keywords, terminologies and names spoken in your audio.

Call centres can use IBM Watson for analysing transcription of customer service calls and generate analytics.

All your transcriptions are backed to IBM cloud servers

Voice text to speech pricing: IBM text to speech software price starts from ₹1.47 per minute.

Availability: IBM voice to text online app for Windows and mac OS users.

How to Find the Best Speech to Text Apps for Android & iPhone

With the competition for the best speech to text apps growing, app developers are coming up with new intrinsic features every day. In some of the best speech to text apps for Android and iPhone, you get the following features:

Punctuation keyboard: Lots of people find it awkward to dictate punctuations in their sentences. For example, you typically have to say "Hi Mum comma please pick up the kids". Whereas in the new-age voice to text apps, you get the punctuation keyboard added on screen with buttons for the commonly used punctuations. This allows you to dictate much faster and more naturally.

Easy integration with other apps: The best speech to text software enables easy integration with other writing related apps for writing SMSs, emails, or tweets.

Voice activated undo command: No matter how brilliant a speaker you are, you still make mistakes when giving voice-commands or long speeches. For those times, the best speech to text converter app will give a voice activated undo command.

Added dictionary: The audio to text converter app should also feature a custom dictionary for adding personal information such as phone numbers and addresses.
FAQs

1. How to enable Google Voice Typing on your Android device?
Voice to text Google app can be used for typing in the following manner:

a. On your home screen, click on the settings app
b. Choose 'Language and Input'
c. Go to Google voice typing
d. If it is enabled, you will see a tick mark in front of the app name. If not, tap the rectangular box in front of the app.
e. You will now see a check mark

2. Is there any Hindi audio text converter for voice to text in Hindi?
Voice to text Hindi converters are especially useful in the tier-2 and tier-3 cities where English is not spoken much preferably.

Audio text converters that understandand transcribe Hindi audio are Google voice typing in Hindi, Vocalmatic, Sonix, Dictation.io and 360 Converter.

3. How to enable WhatsApp voice typing?
Voice to text online feature of WhatsApp is available to google keyboard and iOS keyboard users. It can be enabled in the following manner:
a. Open WhatsApp app,
b. Next, go to the contact to whom you want to send the message to and click on the typing section,
c. Once the keyboard is now visible on the screen, you will see a black mic.
For android users, the black mic would be on the top right corner. And for iPhone users, the mic would be on bottom right corner. Tap on this icon and start dictating your message.

4. How voice to text software helps work faster?
Just think about it, you are using your mouth for speaking and words are being captured as text on your computer or mobile device. All this is happening without using your hands by simple voice-to-text software.

Dictation software also makes it possible to write while involved in other activities like washing the dishes, doing mild exercises, and so on. Using these apps on your mobile phones, you can do multitasking, as you can write on the go when you're out for a walk, which makes it easy and super convenient for you.

Also, it will increase your productivity. You'll write faster and in less time without putting unnecessary pressure on your hands.

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Read Aloud uses text-to-speech (TTS) technology to convert webpage text to audio.  It works on a variety of websites, including news sites, blogs, fan fiction, publications, textbooks, school and class websites, and online university course materials.

Read Aloud allows you to select from a variety of text-to-speech voices, including those provided natively by the browser, as well as by text-to-speech cloud service providers such as Google Wavenet, Amazon Polly, IBM Watson, and Microsoft.  Some of the cloud-based voices may require additional in-app purchase to enable.

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To change the voice, reading speed, pitch, or enable text highlighting, go to the Options page either by right clicking on the Read Aloud icon and choose Options, or by clicking the Gear button on the extension popup (you'll need to stop playback to see the Gear button).

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