Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the two regulate each other.

The newly discovered feedback loop helps explain why poor sleep can interfere with growth, muscle repair, fat metabolism, and brain function.

Understanding this system could pave the way for new therapies for sleep disorders and diseases tied to metabolism and the brain, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. ...