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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 […]
WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: ‘Peace and calm’
By Christine Rousselle, Sep 28, 2023 Alex Dimitriu, M.D., founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California, told Fox News Digital that there is some legitimacy to the claims in the TikTok video. “This method of falling asleep can certainly be helpful,” said Dimitriu, who is certified in both psychiatry and sleep medicine. Click HERE for the full […]
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 […]