New Survey Finds Older Adults Know How to Be Healthy But Barriers Prevent Action



* Members of the oldest segment of Americans -- 75 and older -- are more
likely than their younger counterparts to say they have a healthy
lifestyle (67% for those aged 75+ compared to 38% for those 55 to 64
years old).com, USA Today, Fox Sports ,
ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, The Weather Channel, among others. MSLO is organized into four
business segments: Publishing, Television, Merchandising, and Internet/Direct
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Benjamin, MD, FACP , executive director of APHA. The
site provides how-to tutorials, plus news and reviews regarding the latest
innovations from the cleaning products industry to improve the home
environment.com /ir, and an archived version will be available
through March 10, 2006.

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Millions of "Mobile Moms " now have on-the-go
access to quick information about better, faster and healthier ways to
clean and manage their households, with the Housekeeping Channel
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featuring Sprint PCS Vision (SM) and Sprint Power Vision(SM).

"Helping Americans create cleaner, more organized and healthier homes is
our goal," said Allen P.

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Comprehensive Approach Needed to Help Seniors Live Stronger , Longer

WASHINGTON, Americans over age 55 are well aware
of proven steps to better health such as proper diet, regular exercise,
reducing stress and having a positive attitude, according to a new survey
released today by the American Public Health Association (APHA). "Adding our content , tools and resources to Sprint PCS Vision(SM) and
Sprint Power Vision(SM) enabled phones will make access that much easier
for millions of people responsible for managing their households.

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The Housekeeping Channel strives to be the Web's most comprehensive
storehouse of information and resources to help households everywhere
achieve a cleaner, more organized and healthier indoor environment.

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"Sprint gives customers the power to use their wireless phones to stay
informed even when they're not at home or near a computer," said Jeff
Hallock, vice president of product marketing and strategy for Sprint.

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APHA encourages seniors and their families to assess their current health
status, identify risks and create a plan for maintaining optimum health.

PRESS RELEASE The Housekeeping Channel Goes Wireless



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Contact: Media Relations, (202) 777-2509, or media. "The
Housekeeping Channel is another useful tool our customers can access on the
one device that's always with them -- their Sprint phone.

The Housekeeping Channel

The Housekeeping Channel is a focused media and consumer resource in the
cleaning, motivation, home organization and indoor environment categories
that is frequently consulted by the online and print press as a source of
factual information for articles in women's, family , consumer and general
interest publications.

Following the release, the Company
will host a conference call with analysts and investors at 12:00 p. is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSO.

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(MSLO) is a leading provider of
original "how-to" information, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique
lifestyle content and high-quality products.

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Resources include time -saving systems, tools and motivation
for keeping a better house at the click of a mouse.

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live webcast will be accessible to the public on the Company's Web site,
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Information on staying healthy, a listing of local NPHW
activities as well as a personal health assessment calculator is available at
http://www.

The American Public Health Association, the oldest organization of public
health professionals, represents more than 50,000 members from over 50 public
health occupations.

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"At a point when Americans are living much longer, research shows simple
lifestyle changes can help ensure a healthier future," said Georges C.
For National Public Health Week, APHA and its partners will promote the three
Ps in adding more healthy years to life -- prevent problems from happening,
protect your health through early detection, and plan to stay healthy for many
years to come.org/nphw. (NYSE: MSO) will announce its financial results for the
fourth quarter and full -year period ending December 31, 2005, on Wednesday,
February 22, 2006, before the market opens.

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Rathey , founder of the Housekeeping Channel Web
site.

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However, the survey also finds that older adults report facing a number of
barriers in their lives that prevent them from taking necessary steps to
improve their health.

* Nearly eight in 10 (78%) believe diet and exercise more than genetics
(18%) decide how healthy they will be as they age.org.

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The Housekeeping Channel joins other major Web sites optimized for access
on select Sprint phones, such as CNN, ABCNews.m.

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"Our survey finds that
although many older adults are aware of the need to make changes in their
daily lives to improve their health, they often lack the motivation and
resources to take action."

Wide -ranging Housekeeping Channel articles, categorized in the same way as
the wired site, as well as the same HC-Pedia (Housekeeping
Channel Encyclopedia) entries found on the wired version, are available via
the wireless platform. NEW YORK, Martha Stewart Living
Omnimedia, Inc.

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The Housekeeping Channel is available now on select Sprint phones.

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* Lack of motivation (51%), followed closely by money (46%) and time
(34%), were cited as primary barriers to taking action to be healthier . The Housekeeping Channel's wide array of tools,
resources, reviews and product listings along with color photos and search
capability also will be included. "With spring right around the corner,
people get inspired to freshen up their homes, and we have all the tips
they're looking for, even while they're on the go. EST.

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The Housekeeping Channel


"The Housekeeping Channel supplies Sprint PCS Vision(SM) and Sprint Power
Vision (SM) customers everything from in-depth information about deep house
cleaning, to a 10-minute like -new sparkle, to product reviews and
stain-lifting tips," said Rathey.

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Findings from the survey , conducted in conjunction with National Public
Health Week 2005 (April 4-10), include:

* Half of older adults believe they have a healthy lifestyle, while half
recognize they need to work to improve their health.relations@apha. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

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