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EMBARGOED UNTIL TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 AT 9 AM ET
WITHINGS LAUNCHES VASCULAR AGE FEATURE TO KEEP PEOPLE YOUNG AT HEART
New cardiovascular index based on Pulse Wave Velocity launches on Withings Body Cardio scale toprovide daily heart health monitoring from home

Boston, MA – May 4, 2021 – Withings, a pioneer of the connected health movement, today announced,
in addition to measuring heart rate, Pulse Wave Velocity and full body composition, its Body Cardio scale
will now feature a new cardiovascular index – Vascular Age. Developed by leading cardiologists, VascularAge provides a daily, easy-to-understand assessment of arterial health. It accomplishes this by showing
people how their cardiovascular health compares to the norms expected within their age bracket, withan estimate of their inner heart age and an indication of whether it is optimum, normal, or not optimum
for their chronological age.
With the Vascular Age, Withings has created an instantly recognizable index to help users betterunderstand their health and maintain or change behavior to live a healthy lifestyle. According to theWHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death on a global scale, impacting anestimated 17.9 million lives per year. With cardiovascular diseases taking so many lives each year, theability to monitor heart health from home with medical-grade insights is imperative.
Determining Vascular Age
Vascular Age is based on Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV), a measurement of arterial stiffness that is a key
indicator of cardiac health. It is widely used in clinical settings to provide early warnings of associatedrisks of cardiac and health incidents such as hypertension, high cholesterol, organ failure, reduced
cognitive function, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and heart attack. It is the speed at which the bloodpressure pulse propagates through the circulatory system.
To determine PWV, Body Cardio measures the time difference between blood ejection by the heart in
the aorta and the arrival of blood flow in the feet using ballistocardiography and impedanceplethysmography technologies. When the heart beats, it exerts a force that leads to weight variations
on the Body Cardio. A change in the body’s electrical current can be detected by the scale when thisblood flow reaches the feet allowing PWV to be calculated.
Introduced in 2016 and with over 80 million readings, Withings has one of the largest PWV databases in
the world, which against multiple scientific papers has shown to be highly representative against thegeneral population. To determine Vascular Age, Withings’ algorithm analyzes a persons’ PWV
measurement against the norms for their age and physical characteristics and is expressed both as an
actual age (+/- range against chronological range) and as an indication of whether a person is optimal,normal, or sub-optimal. The algorithm was developed by leading cardiologist, Prof. Stéphane Laurent of
Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou with reference to the latest clinical literature1.

The Importance of Vascular Age
Usually, arteries age more slowly than the rest of the body. However, they can age faster whenconstantly aggravated by items such as cigarette smoke and foods laden with saturated and trans fats. If
vascular age is determined to be significantly greater than a person’s chronological age, they may be
more at risk of developing cardiovascular issues later in life. Vascular age is a metric recognized by thescientific community and often used as a wellness tool.
The Withings Vascular Age feature provides cardiovascular check-ups in less than 30 seconds in a metricthat is easy to understand, put into perspective, and tracked over time. The scale will conveniently showa person if they are optimum, normal or not optimum on its screen, while the Withings Health Mate app
will show additional information including an estimation of their vascular age as well as exercise andnutrition advice to improve cardiovascular health.
“Body Cardio redefines how people use connected scales by providing them with a tool to manage theirweight as well as their cardiovascular health,” said Mathieu Letombe, Withings CEO. “By simply steppingon their scale each morning, Body Cardio will provide the type of cardiovascular assessment people
normally only receive at a doctor’s office. By linking the information to age, an index everyone
understands, we are making it easy for people to stay informed and motivated to make healthychoices.”
Smartest of Smart Scales
Body Cardio is packed with features to help people achieve their weight loss and maintenance goals. Inaddition to weight and BMI readings, Body Cardio also provides a full assessment of body composition.
Using a scientific technique called Bioelectrical impedance, it computes the body's percentage of fat,muscle, water, and bone mass. It is also able to take a user’s heart rate.
To encourage daily use, a proven strategy to improve weight loss, Body Cardio is full of features topromote engagement. These fully customizable features include graphs showing the user’s weight
trends over time, their step count from the previous day, and even the morning’s weather report sothey can choose an outfit for the day.
The Withings Body Cardio can sync via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Its additional advanced features include its
rechargeable battery with up to 1-year battery life and ability to automatically recognize up to 8 users ina family.
Availability
Vascular Age will be available to all current and future users of Withings Body Cardio and those withNokia Body Cardio devices from May 4, 2021. Body Cardio is available for £108.29 at Withings.com,Amazon, and Currys PC World.
For more information on Body Cardio, please visit: www.withings.com.
-endsAbout Withings
Withings creates devices embedded in easy-to-use everyday objects that connect to apps and act as
powerful daily health check-ups, as well as tools to help master long-term health goals.

Founded by visionary innovators Eric Carreel and Cédric Hutchings in 2008, the Withings team ofengineers, doctors, and health professionals invent the world’s most efficient devices to help track andanalyze anyone’s vitals. The ecosystem range includes award-winning products across the healthspectrum, including hybrid smartwatches and health trackers (Move, Move ECG, Steel, Steel HR, SteelHR Sport, Pulse HR), connected scales (Body Cardio, Body+, Body), blood pressure monitors (BPM Coreand BPM Connect), and an advanced sleep system (Sleep Analyzer). Every piece of collected data comesto life in the free Health Mate app, where users can find coaching, motivation, and valuable insights toshare with their doctors and shape key aspects of their health. Read more about Withings onwithings.com.
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