Recently, stand-up comedian Zakir Khan spoke openly about stepping away from comedy for an extended period due to health concerns. That’s when I made this decision.”Zakir Khan explained that the decision was not sudden but driven by mounting health concerns, some of which are hereditary. (Source: Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee) Zakir Khan explained that the decision was not sudden but driven by mounting health concerns, some of which are hereditary. (Source: Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)But, how does long-term sleep deprivation, irregular routines, and sustained work stress physically affect the body over time? “Early intervention through regular sleep, stress regulation, balanced nutrition, and preventive health screening can significantly delay or reduce disease expression.