1. fibromyalgia: chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain/tenderness

increased prevalence of other syndromes such as CFS, IBS, TMD, chronic

headaches.

CNS is most likely involved in maintaining pain and other core symptoms.

significant negative consequences for quality of life

poorly understood and difficult-to-diagnose conditio
1. sleep: essential to life

most adults need 7-9 h of sleep per night to promote optimal health

multiphase process

70 million experience sleep disorders in their lifetime

~ 60% of them have chronic problems

80% above 65 have sleep-related disturbances