Scientists find a simple daily routine linked to less pain and depression

University of Missouri researchers found that older adults with consistent daily schedules reported less physical pain and fewer symptoms of depression, including some participants with insomnia. The study examined survey responses from 67 older adults, 37 of whom reported insomnia. Regular times for sleeping, eating and other activities may help support the body’s internal clock, though the findings describe an association rather than proving that routines directly cause better health.