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 […]
By George Citroner, Jun 6, 2026 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, who is board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and was not involved in the study, told The Epoch Times these findings confirm what he’s observed in his practice: Both too little and too much sleep are associated with worse health outcomes. “It reinforces that 7 to 8 […]
By Elizabeth Millard, Jun 3, 2026 In addition, exercise calms the stress response and strengthens emotional regulation, says psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health. Exercise serves as a way for the body (including the brain) to practice handling stress, leading to a […]
Your Mental Health May Be Paying the Price of Working From Home
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 […]
I was struggling to fall asleep, yet waking up at 3 a.m. — until an expert made this simple change to my routine
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,” […]
Shaquille O’Neal Shares How Zepbound Helped with Sleep Apnea and Weight Loss
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 […]
5 Ways to Cope With Isolation and Loneliness if You Have Postpartum Depression
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 […]
Scientists Find a Sleep Duration Sweet Spot for Healthy Aging
By George Citroner, Jun 6, 2026 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, who is board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and was not involved in the study, told The Epoch Times these findings confirm what he’s observed in his practice: Both too little and too much sleep are associated with worse health outcomes. “It reinforces that 7 to 8 […]
How Exercise Can Help You Manage Bipolar Disorder
By Elizabeth Millard, Jun 3, 2026 In addition, exercise calms the stress response and strengthens emotional regulation, says psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health. Exercise serves as a way for the body (including the brain) to practice handling stress, leading to a […]