By Sara Hashemi, Aug 18, 2026 Previous treatments for narcolepsy type 1 included stimulants to help patients stay awake and central nervous system depressants to alleviate cataplexy and improve nighttime sleep. But they only addressed symptoms of the disease. They acted more like a “patch” than a fix, says Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep physician at Menlo […]
By Claire Wolters, Aug 10, 2026 Before Orzeyful’s approval, Alex Dimitriu, M.D., psychiatrist, sleep medicine physician and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, says narcolepsy drugs acted as a “patch” rather than a more targeted treatment. “Every prior drug addressed the symptoms with stimulants or sedatives,” says Dr. Dimitriu. “Orzeyful restores the actual signal, […]
By Elizabeth Millard, Aug 6, 2026 Mood episodes are often the clearest source of relationship strain in bipolar disorder. For the person experiencing the symptoms and those close to them, the impact is not always constant. Instead, it tends to intensify during mania, hypomania, or depression, then ease during more stable periods. This episodic pattern can be confusing […]
By Adam Meyer, Jul 31, 2026 Research shows that chronic lack of sleep is associated with significantly increased mortality and chronic disease risk.3 “Getting less than six to seven hours [of sleep] can significantly increase mortality and disease risk,” says board-certified physician and sleep expert Alex Dimitriu, M.D. Click HERE for the full article.
By Wendy Wisner, Jul 29, 2026 Alex Dimitriu, M.D., double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, recommends a simple but effective method for boosting quality sleep. “Start slowing down, stopping work, drinking, and screens using the 3-2-1 method,” he says. Here’s what that means: 3 hours before […]
By Nicola Appleton, Jul 29, 2026 “Circadian means ‘around the day,’ and for humans and almost every other living thing on earth, it’s aligned with the sun and controls two of our most fundamental states of being — sleep and wake,” explains Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a doctor double-board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. “At the core […]
Bt Jessica Rendall, Jul 28, 2026 Studies linking GLP-1 medication with potential use in addiction likely boils down to the fact that GLP-1s target parts of the brain that “mediate reward and dopamine release,” explains Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep […]
By Rachel Grumman Bender, Jul 26, 2026 Eating dinner around 5 p.m. — a trend that’s been on the rise in the U.S. — doesn’t just make it easier to snag a coveted reservation, but it can also help you sleep better. Choosing the early bird special “improves sleep by reducing digestion while asleep and minimizing acid […]
By Jessica Rendall, Jul 24, 2026 “It’s important to realize that sleep apnea is often caused by excess weight, but it can also be caused by nasal congestion, and airway and oral anatomy,” explains Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a double board-certified physician in sleep medicine and psychiatry. Click HERE for the full article.
By Jessica Freeborn, Jul 20, 2026 Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, likewise not involved in this study, also noted that it “confirms a lot of what we have been hearing. Indeed, late evening types tend to eat less healthy foods after […]
By Elizabeth Millard, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Alex Dimitriu, Jul 13, 2026 Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is considered the gold standard for sleep apnea treatment, lifestyle habits can also make a significant difference. A key example is exercise, which can improve sleep apnea severity and support mental and physical health as well. Click HERE for […]
By George Citroner, Jun 20, 2026 “People who tend to isolate naturally, due to introversion, anxiety, or personality style, may find remote work comforting,” Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told The Epoch Times. “But it may not be the best thing […]
By Nicola Appleton, Jun 10, 2026 For this borderline insomniac who frequently wakes up at 3 a.m., this was unprecedented. However, according to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a dual board certified psychiatrist and sleep doctor, it’s entirely expected. “I tell my patients they need to be vertical by day, so they can sleep better horizontally at night,” […]
By Cathy Cassata, Jun 10, 2026 Zepbound may help with moderate to severe OSA by addressing obesity, which plays a significant role in OSA, said Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Excess weight, especially around the neck, can narrow the airway and increase the risk of collapse during sleep,” he told […]
By Elizabeth Millard, Jun 10, 2026 One of the most crucial steps in alleviating postpartum isolation is recognizing which emotions are difficult and addressing them with a partner, friend, or health provider, says the psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health. “There […]
