Multitasking exercise found to enhance objective sleep quality in older women

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that the so-called “multi-task exercise,” which combines cognitive activity with physical movement, enhances sleep quality in older women by activating the prefrontal cortex after exercise. These findings may support the development of exercise programs designed to improve sleep in older populations.

Rural communities need support to decrease health disparities and improve access to care, say researchers

Rural communities in the United States face a dire health crisis that threatens the population’s well-being, says the American College of Physicians, in a new policy published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “Improving Health and Health Care in Rural Communities: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians,” says that it is critical that policymakers prioritize and direct attention to improving rural health and health care.