Fish oils 'help slow age decline'

Moderate exercise, and a regular intake of oily fish fatty acids, keeps elderly immobility at bay, a study suggests.

 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.

 A larger trial is planned to confirm these findings and to determine why muscle condition improves.

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