India, Nov. 9 -- Sleep is one of the fundamental pillars of wellness. Good health goes beyond just exercise and diet. Your sleep habits also play a role in keeping you healthy. Poor sleep affects major organs, making it vital to get adequate rest every night.ALSO READ: Pumpkin seeds for better sleep: A complete guide to their nutritional value and how to add to your dietTo understand how sleep is a non-negotiable essential for heart health, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Rajesh Matta, consultant interventional cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. He too confirmed that sleep, particularly for cardiovascular health, is as important as diet and exercise.

So what happens to your heart when you are sleeping? The cardiologist pointed...