India, Sept. 26 -- Sleep takes a hit when you try to squeeze in some 'me time' after a long day or catch up on pending work. But when cutting back on sleep becomes a habit, it can take a serious toll on your health. And the effects go beyond feeling tired the next morning; regularly missing out on sleep can affect your heart health too.

Let's hear from a specialist on this. Dr Mridul Sharma, interventional cardiologist at Sterling Hospital, Rajkot, shared how insufficient sleep affects your heart and suggested five sleep habits that can help prevent this.

The cardiologist addressed one of the most important functions of sleep. It is essential for the body's repair and recovery processes, supporting vital functions, including heart healt...