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Chronic pain affects millions of Americans every day: According to a 2023 study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a little over one in five U.S. adults suffer from the condition. The same goes for depression, with around 18% of adults reporting they’re currently suffering from or being treated for the mental illness, according to a 2025 report from Gallup. Unfortunately, both chronic pain and depression can be difficult to treat—which is why it’s welcome news when scientists uncover a lifestyle change that may help.
Recently, a small study published in The Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that older adults who…
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