Sleeping seven to eight hours is the standard benchmark, usually reiterated by health professionals time and again. Quality sleep is essential for everything from brain function to heart health. In fact, some studies suggest that consistently sleeping late may accelerate brain ageing, while poor sleep habits can also place added stress on your cardiovascular system- meaning sleep deprivation is a precursor for many health issues. But here’s the oversight: even if you are getting those recommended seven to eight hours, it still doesn’t guarantee good-quality sleep. You can clock in a full night’s rest and yet wake up feeling anything but refreshed, productive, or mentally sharp. ALSO READ: Eyes twitching often? Cardiologist reveals this habit may be the reason behind it Poor sleep quality carries to the next day. (Picture credit: Shutterstock) In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Pranav Kaistha, sleep diagnostics specialist and co-founder at SomniScan, revealed that actual sleep quality does not solely come from the hours you sleep. While clocking in the time is useful, only focusing on it will be like …