Withings, a pioneer in the connected health movement, has just received FDA clearance for its groundbreaking Body Scan Connected Health Station. Packed with features that go beyond traditional weight management, this in-home health station aims to revolutionize your morning routine. In this tech enthusiast’s review, we dive into the impressive capabilities that Withings brings to the table.
Key Features:
A Comprehensive Health Overview
The Body Scan, integrated with Withings Scan Monitor 2.01, is the first health station to receive FDA clearance for detecting atrial fibrillation through a 6-Lead ECG. Beyond weight, it analyzes segmental body composition, electrodermal activity, and heart health, providing users with a holistic view of their well-being.
Precision Weight Management
Boasting best-in-class weight monitoring with a unique retractable handle form factor, Body Scan delivers a precise weight management experience accurate to 0.1lbs/50 grams. The integration of segmental body composition technology adds a new level of precision, allowing users to monitor individual body parts.
Advanced Body Composition Analysis
Utilizing multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), Body Scan measures various metrics, including whole-body fat and water percentage, visceral fat, muscle, and bone mass. This democratization of segmental body composition technology brings professional-grade analysis into the comfort of your home.
Electrodermal Activity Monitoring
Developed in collaboration with Impeto Medical, Body Scan tracks sweat gland activity in the feet, offering insights into small nerve activity. This feature, performed in under 20 seconds, provides a daily score via the device screen and Withings App, encouraging users to make informed lifestyle changes.
Everyday Cardiovascular Measurements
With cardiovascular health in focus, Body Scan records a 6-lead ECG and estimates vascular age, offering daily assessments of arterial health. Results are displayed on the device’s LCD screen and can be stored for trend analysis or shared with medical professionals through the app.
Personalized Health Plans and Coaching
Winner of three CES 2022 Innovation Honoree Awards, Body Scan doesn’t stop at measurements. Users can access coaching, clinical specialists, and personalized health plans within the app, providing actionable insights based on medical-grade data.
Withings Body Scan redefines at-home health monitoring, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design. Priced at $399.95, this FDA-cleared health station is set to empower users to take proactive control over their health, turning the daily weigh-in into a sophisticated home health check.
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