In today’s fast-paced world, millions struggle to get quality sleep — and few realize how deeply it affects their heart. Research shows that poor sleep is a hidden but powerful risk factor for hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Your heart works 24/7 — and during sleep, it gets a chance to recover. When you cut that short, your heart pays the price. Why Sleep Matters for a Healthy Heart During deep sleep, your blood pressure drops, stress hormones reduce, and the body repairs tissues. Chronic sleep deprivation does the opposite — it: Raises blood pressure Increases inflammation Disrupts blood sugar and lipid levels Leads to weight gain and higher heart workload. Your heart beats about 100, 000 times a day — treat it with the respect it deserves. Stay active. Eat mindfully. Live stress-free. Because a healthy heart is the foundation of a long, vibrant life