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To Snooze or Not to Snooze: The Truth About the Snooze Button
To Snooze or Not to Snooze: The Truth About the Snooze Button
It’s pitch black out when your alarm clock goes off. In the midst of the noise, you can think of nothing better than hitting that snooze button for a few... Read more...
Nap Habits Around the World
Nap Habits Around the World
Who doesn’t love a good nap? From boosting alertness to improving performance, setting aside an hour to sneak in some extra zzz’s during the day can have many benefits. Curious... Read more...
3 Tips for a Restful Nap
3 Tips for a Restful Nap
From the naps we took as toddlers, which gave our parents a short respite from the chaos, to the use of dedicated nap rooms we see popping up here and... Read more...
Eric’s Family History Inspires Him To Scale Up His Health
Eric’s Family History Inspires Him To Scale Up His Health
A father of two was drawn to the Body Cardio scale when he decided to get serious about his health. Read on for his take, and his very personal reason... Read more...
5 Ways Love Is Good For Your Health
5 Ways Love Is Good For Your Health
It’s that time of year again: store windows are decked with bright red hearts, boxes of candies are hitting the shelves, and Cupid is on the prowl. With all the... Read more...
The History Of The Hairbrush
The History Of The Hairbrush
With straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons at our fingertips it’s easy to overlook one of the staple tools in our haircare arsenal—the hairbrush. Most of us use one every... Read more...
YouTube Star Nicolas Catard Drops Weight & Embraces Health
YouTube Star Nicolas Catard Drops Weight & Embraces Health
Despite being a successful business owner and YouTube star, Nicolas found himself overweight and unhealthy at age 43. Discover what motivated him to make a change, and how he managed... Read more...
5 Simple Recipes for Better Heart Health
5 Simple Recipes for Better Heart Health
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and it’s not always easy to keep your heart healthy in our fast-food laden world. But the good news? Simple... Read more...
Success Story: Tony Barnhill Lost 87 Pounds And Found A New Life
Success Story: Tony Barnhill Lost 87 Pounds And Found A New Life
After Tony Barnhill bought his wife a Withings scale as a gift, he stepped on it and soon found himself on the path to an amazing health transformation. Find out... Read more...
High Blood Pressure: Causes, Risks & How Self-Monitoring Can Help
High Blood Pressure: Causes, Risks & How Self-Monitoring Can Help
What is high blood pressure? Hypertension is the most common chronic disease in the world. It is one of the major cardiovascular risk factors. In addition, it causes anomalies and... Read more...
Pre-eclampsia Symptoms, Risk Factors & What You Need To Know
Pre-eclampsia Symptoms, Risk Factors & What You Need To Know
Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy that often arrives with no symptoms, or such mild and gradual symptoms that an expectant mom might assume they are normal. The first... Read more...
‘Regular Joe’ Loses 150 Pounds After He Takes His Health To Heart
‘Regular Joe’ Loses 150 Pounds After He Takes His Health To Heart
Losing 150 pounds is no easy feat. We’re profiling Joe, not just because he had success while using a Withings scale on his health journey, but because he now feels... Read more...
Connected Blood Pressure Monitoring Works: We Proved It
Connected Blood Pressure Monitoring Works: We Proved It
We teamed up with the American Medical Group Association to conduct a landmark Connected Home Blood Pressure Monitoring trial. The results are striking — the project demonstrates the positive impact... Read more...
Getting Started With Your Body+ Smart Scale
Getting Started With Your Body+ Smart Scale
Want to know how to make the most of your Body+? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn about all of the exciting features of your new... Read more...
8 Houseplants That Improve Air Quality
8 Houseplants That Improve Air Quality
You already love houseplants as accent pieces to pull together the décor of your home. They’re cheery and attractive, and look great on your windowsills. But did you know plants... Read more...
Penn’s Friends: Weight Loss Success Story Michael Goudeau
Penn’s Friends: Weight Loss Success Story Michael Goudeau
In 2015, comedian, writer, producer, juggler and entrepreneur Michael Goudeau joined fellow performers Penn Jillette and Matt Donnelly on a weight-loss journey. Together, the three friends dropped a combined 240... Read more...
World Heart Day: Withings Supports AMGF National Hypertension Campaign
World Heart Day: Withings Supports AMGF National Hypertension Campaign
Tuesday, September 29, is World Heart Day. Help loft this important cause by brushing up on heart health and checking out the encouraging results of a study Withings conducted with... Read more...
Beginner’s Guide to Low-Sodium Eating
Beginner’s Guide to Low-Sodium Eating
Find out why too much salt is a problem how much is a problem, and how to easily cut the excess from your diet. Beginner’s Guide to Low-Sodium Eating If... Read more...
Love, Health And Happiness
Love, Health And Happiness
Love, health and happiness — what ties these three concepts together? Broadly speaking, getting in shape and staying that way makes you happy, keeps you in good physical condition and... Read more...
Your Health Year in Review
Your Health Year in Review
January is a month of reflection. As a society, we reflect on the most memorable media and moments of the year before. As individuals, we reflect on the choices we’ve... Read more...
The Hobbit – We calculated Bilbo’s activity
The Hobbit – We calculated Bilbo’s activity
Above all, it’s a great trip. From the quiet Middle-earth all the way to the Lonely Mountain via the valley of Rivendell, where the Elves live. Bilbo Baggins has sturdy... Read more...
10 Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure
10 Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a common condition that can result in a number of health issues if left untreated. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to lower your... Read more...
10 famous movie scenes that show waking up
10 famous movie scenes that show waking up
Waking up can be stressful, but also hilarious and dramatic as seen below in some of our favorite movies. The fact that you’ve been away on holiday for the last... Read more...
Blood Oxygen Level (SpO2) – What You Should Know
Blood Oxygen Level (SpO2) – What You Should Know
Wondering what your blood oxygen saturation level is—and how you can measure it? Let’s go through a series of basic Q&As about this vital sign. Originally published in 2014, this... Read more...
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