India, July 30 -- Sleep is treated as an afterthought nowadays, sidelined at the expense of having more time and doing more things during the day. Whether it's to finish pending work or fall into the classic 'one more episode' loop of binge-watching, sleep takes a backseat, with other activities being prioritised. But this overtime comes at the cost of your health.

Dr Vikas Mittal, Director, Pulmonologist at the CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, shared with HT Lifestyle that sleep is interconnected with all major functions of the body, making it a non-negotiable part of your daily routine. He called sleep 'the medicine' for good health, hinting that sleep is not optional at all; it is mandatory.

Dr Mittal explained the value of sleep for your o...