Li R, Dworkin RH, Chapman BP, et al. - Researchers sought to determine the recovery rate of moderate to severe chronic pain (chronic pain of moderate or severe severity or interfering with usual activities) among older adults. In addition, they investigated the predictors of recovery. The longitudinal Health and Retirement Study 2006–2016 data (6 waves) were used to determine the biennial national attrition-adjusted recovery rate of moderate to severe chronic pain among 6,132 US adults aged 65–75 at baseline. Between 2006–2016, an increase in the prevalence of moderate to severe chronic pain was noted from 28% to 33% with the incidence rising from 14% to 18% and the recovery rate nearly 30%. A lower probability of recovery was observed in correlation with previous chronic pain duration, age, chronic diseases and a personality trait (agreeableness). A greater probability of recovery was recorded in correlation with greater financial wealth and physical activity, better sleep quality and self-reported health. Based on findings, they suggest interventions that improve physical activity and sleep quality as relevant avenues for lowering chronic pain burden among older adults.