A steady daily routine may quietly protect the body from pain, depression, and the damaging effects of disrupted sleep. Participants reported the timing of activities such as sleeping, eating, and socializing, along with their levels of pain, depression, and body mass index (BMI). Consistency Linked to Less Pain and DepressionAs expected, those with insomnia experienced more pain and substantially more symptoms of depression than good sleepers. Both groups followed similarly consistent schedules, even though those with insomnia reported more pain and markedly more symptoms of depression. Reference: “Behavioral-social rhythms and insomnia symptoms: associations with pain, body mass index, and depressive symptoms among older adults” by Eunjin Lee Tracy, Christine J.