Chinese seniors have weaker brain health, and at risk of these diseases

Chinese seniors do not have enough vitamin D and this is linked to cognitive decline, says study. Photo: Filepic

New research on vitamin D has found that low levels of the vitamin are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline in Chinese seniors.

Vitamin D is already known to have many health benefits, including improved bone health, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, lower risk of multiple sclerosis, and better chances of surviving cancer.