Working night shifts has become an unavoidable part of modern life, especially in healthcare, transport, security, and IT sectors. But behind the calm hum of a city that never sleeps lies an unsettling truth, your heart may be paying the price.

While the need for employment forces us to work till the wee hours of the morning, our body's sleep clock functions differently – more so, consistently – whether we cause our lifestyle to change frequently.

"The human body is naturally wired to follow a circadian rhythm that governs our sleep, hormone release, metabolism, and cardiovascular function. Night shifts disrupt this rhythm, forcing the body to stay awake when it expects rest. This constant mismatch creates a hidden strain on the heart,” explains Dr. Anuj Sathe, Senior Cardiologist at Whi

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