India, May 15 -- Chronic stress, irregular routines, lack of sleep, and growing emotional isolation are quietly pushing many young adults towards burnout, often mistaken as just "normal tiredness" in today's always-on lifestyle. Constant pressure to stay productive can take a serious toll on both physical and mental health.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Gaurav Gupta, Consultant Internal Medicine, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, highlights how modern lifestyles are driving this rising wave of exhaustion and burnout among youth and working professionals. (Also read: Are you ignoring early heart warning signs? Cardiologist shares what to know before turning 50 )

He explains that in today's fast-paced world, constant pressure to stay produ...