Shimizu N, et al. - Researchers aim at assessing whether performing a rhythmic physical task accompanied by a cognitive task, such as multitask movement music therapy (MMT) involving repetitive rhythmic movement with a musical instrument (the Naruko clapper), may improve pre-frontal cortex (PFC) function and cognitive performance. In the older adult participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the MMT program seems to stimulate the PFC and improve cognitive performance, suggesting that the repetitive, rhythmic movements of MMT can activate the prefrontal area in older adults.