A latest research shows that negative amount of sleep could damage your heart more easily.
The research, by the American Heart Association, says snoring and insomnia could also contribute to poor cardiovascular heath.
Not getting the right amount of sleep has also been linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, raised cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Professor Marie-Pierre St-Onge, chairwoman of the panel that reviewed the research, said: "We know that short sleep – usually defined as under seven hours per night – overly long sleep – more than nine hours per night – and sleep disorders may increase some cardiovascular risk factors.
"Patients need to be aware that adequate sleep is important, just as being physically active and eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and fish are important for cardiovascular health.
"Sleep is another type of ammunition that we can tailor to improve health."
Dr St-Onge, associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University, New York City, said that more research was needed into the link between bad sleep, obesity and diabetes.
Speaking in the journal Circulation, she said: "Those are the two main conditions in which there are intervention studies that show that risk factors are increased when sleep is altered.
"Studies show sleep influences food intake and could directly impact obesity risk, but the research has been for short periods and longer studies – measuring impact on actual weight – are needed."
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