Moderate exercise, and a regular intake of oily fish fatty acids, keeps elderly immobility at bay.
Findings of a recent trial show that women aged over 65 who received omega-3 fatty acids gained almost twice as much muscle strength following exercise than those taking olive oil.
During healthy ageing, muscle size is reduced by 0.5-2% per year.
This process – known as sarcopenia – can result in frailty and immobility in old people.
Read more : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19494801
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