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A Physician’s Reflection on the Hidden Intelligence of the Heart

As physicians, we often remind patients that sleep is not simply a pause in daily activity—it is an active, restorative process that keeps the body and mind functioning at their best. Sleep is as vital as food, water, and oxygen, yet it remains one of the most undervalued elements of health. Modern lifestyles have pushed sleep into the background, often treated as optional, when in reality, it is the time during which the body performs its deepest and most necessary repairs.

The human heart is designed to beat in a steady, rhythmic pattern, ensuring blood reaches every organ with precision. When this rhythm is disturbed, it is known as an arrhythmia or heart rhythm disorder.