Entries by Melissa Chefec

Do you really need to use a top sheet? Experts explain.

By Zoe Malin, Oct. 31, 2023 Top sheets are also sometimes preferred by hot sleepers. Duvets, comforters and quilts are thicker and heavier than top sheets, and can trap heat more easily, says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified doctor in psychiatry and sleep medicine, and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. People tend […]

Experts express concern over mental health advice posted on social media platforms

By David Rossiaky, Oct 23, 2023 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a specialist in psychiatry and sleep medicine as well as the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, agreed. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Dimitriu, who also was not involved in the book, told Medical News Today. What are the harms of online […]

Bingeing on Negative Emotions – How ADHD and Anxiety Impulsively Feed on Drama

By Dr. Alex Dimitriu Checking your phone for the 10th time this hour? You can learn a lot about yourself through observing this simple habit. People with ADHD and anxiety share the common element of impulse control. They can both be “bingey,” – and check their phones or do other things repeatedly. Shiny! Understanding the […]

Melatonin by Form: Pros and Cons of Pills, Gummies, and Liquids

By Jessica Migala, Oct 11, 2023 Most melatonin pills contain 1 to 10 mg of melatonin. One of the main pros of taking a capsule or tablet is that you can break them up in order to take smaller doses than one tablet would otherwise contain. Though you should always let your doctor guide you about […]

How — and Why — Our Dreams Change As We Age

By Alexandra Frost, Oct 11, 2023 “Dreams can sometimes change over time, but they can also be quite seemingly random at times. People may have periods of dreaming more or less, or about specific themes, but this can be related to travel, diet, daylight savings time changes, and daily stressors or life events,” says Alex Dimitriu, […]

This Is the #1 Early Depression Sign Most People Miss

By Emily Laurence, Oct 9, 2023 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, agrees. “Generally speaking, depression tends to creep in slowly, sometimes over weeks or months,” he says. “Usually it takes someone hitting a low point long enough to […]

How Early Is Too Early to Wake Up?

By Jessica Migala, Oct 5, 2023 “Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine doctor and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California, notes that having self-discipline is a characteristic that can make someone more successful in professional and other pursuits — “which may also make someone better at creating and adhering […]

Sleep easy: 6 ways to adjust your bedroom so you get a good night’s rest

By Christine Rousselle, Oct 2, 2023 “Your bedroom, more than any room in your house, should be clean, cozy and relaxing to look at,” Alex Dimitriu, M.D., founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California, told Fox News Digital. “Ideally, your bedroom should be on par with some of the best hotel rooms you’ve stayed in,” he […]

Sleep Anxiety Is Very Real — Here’s How to Treat It

By Alyssa Jung, Sep 30, 2023 “Good sleep hygiene involves regular sleep and wake times, not doing strenuous exercise two to three hours before bedtime, no digital devices in bed and getting out of bed to do a relaxing activity in a dimly lit room if you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes,” says Alex […]

Does Your Sleep Position Affect Your Dreams?

By Moira Lawler, Sep 29, 2023 Keep in mind, though, that there isn’t much research on this topic and, like dreaming in general, there’s a lot that experts don’t know. Some sleep experts are dubious that sleep position has any effect. “Sleeping position should not affect dream content, and any research on this supports a […]

Can a Sleep Divorce Help Save Your Relationship? Experts Explain the Pros and Cons

By Paige Jarvie Brettingen, Sep 22, 2023 At the core of it, a sleep divorce is merely “sleeping apart for the sake of getting good sleep,” Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, tells DailyOM. “In some instances, [a sleep divorce] might just mean getting a larger bed and sleeping further apart, […]

The Adderall Shortage Continues — Here’s Some Expert Advice

By Lisa Fields, Sep 20, 2023 “During COVID and to the present, the Adderall shortage was caused by a reduction in manufacturing and an increase in prescriptions,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist in Menlo Park, Calif. “As the supply improves, we should expect the shortages to improve, as well.” Click HERE for the full article.

A stressful job could double the risk of heart disease — especially for men

By David Rossiaky, Sep 19, 2023 “This is quite a huge effect size and it is impressive that the researchers followed 6,000 people over 18 years,” Dr. Alex Dimitriu, an expert in psychiatry and sleep medicine as well as the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California, told Medical News Today. “There is no doubt that […]

Getting Enough Sleep Can ‘Clean’ Your Brain, Decrease Your Alzheimer’s Risk

By Kaitlin Vogel, Sep 14, 2023 “The glymphatic system—active during the first half of the night, in slow wave sleep—is a major ‘power wash,’ for the brain, clearing it of all the toxins from a day of activity,” said Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep […]

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