Fancourt D, et al. - In order to identify multimodal activities that could be encouraged amongst older adults as part of a healthy lifestyle to reduce the incidence risk of chronic pain, researchers tracked 2,631 adults aged 50+ who were free from chronic pain at baseline across a decade using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Outcomes suggested engaging in vigorous weekly activity as well as cultural engagement (going to museums/galleries/concerts) to be protective against the chronic pain in adults aged 50+. No protective effect was noted of moderate weekly activity and community group participation. Thereby suggesting the physical activity and psychosocial factors (such as positive affect) to be key factors in the long-term success of chronic pain self-management.