By BethAnn Mayer, May 31, 2026 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine doctor and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, points out that mouth breathing is not ideal. We’re designed to breathe humidified air through our noses. Mouth breathing is a flag and risk factor for high blood pressure. […]
By Elizabeth Millard, May 28, 2026 Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can create difficulties in many aspects of your life. Many people who have the condition struggle with spikes and dips in energy, making them feel depleted, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine […]
By George Citroner, May 24, 2026 The urgency behind the search for alternatives to CPAP is underscored by the serious health consequences of untreated sleep apnea. Fundamentally, sleep apnea isn’t really a sleep problem, Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine expert and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told The […]
By Mandy French, May 16, 2026 “Short sleep is often more associated with stress of a busy lifestyle, and anxiety. It can lead to elevated blood pressure, cortisol, and blood glucose levels, which all have detrimental effects over time,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board certified psychiatry and sleep medicine specialist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry […]
By Moira Lawler, May 2, 2026 You may love a soft, plush mattress, while your partner may prefer a firm one. It’s a difficult compromise, but you don’t have to toss and turn on an uncomfortable surface. Instead, consider buying two twin XL mattresses, one in each partner’s firmness preference, and placing them side by side […]
By Mandy French, May 2, 2026 “It has been proposed that REM sleep, in which dreaming occurs, is almost a virtual therapy or sandbox environment,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Dimitriu wasn’t involved in the study. “In the dream state, […]
This Common Sleep Habit Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure Overnight, Doctors Say
By BethAnn Mayer, May 31, 2026 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine doctor and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, points out that mouth breathing is not ideal. We’re designed to breathe humidified air through our noses. Mouth breathing is a flag and risk factor for high blood pressure. […]
5 Ways to Recharge When You’re Living With Bipolar Disorder
By Elizabeth Millard, May 28, 2026 Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can create difficulties in many aspects of your life. Many people who have the condition struggle with spikes and dips in energy, making them feel depleted, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine […]
When CPAP Doesn’t Work—A Potential Pill for People With Sleep Apnea
By George Citroner, May 24, 2026 The urgency behind the search for alternatives to CPAP is underscored by the serious health consequences of untreated sleep apnea. Fundamentally, sleep apnea isn’t really a sleep problem, Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine expert and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told The […]
Want to Slow Your Biological Aging? Sleeping 6.4 to 7.8 Hours a Night May Help
By Mandy French, May 16, 2026 “Short sleep is often more associated with stress of a busy lifestyle, and anxiety. It can lead to elevated blood pressure, cortisol, and blood glucose levels, which all have detrimental effects over time,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board certified psychiatry and sleep medicine specialist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry […]
6 Tips for Sleeping Better When You’re Sharing a Bed
By Moira Lawler, May 2, 2026 You may love a soft, plush mattress, while your partner may prefer a firm one. It’s a difficult compromise, but you don’t have to toss and turn on an uncomfortable surface. Instead, consider buying two twin XL mattresses, one in each partner’s firmness preference, and placing them side by side […]
Do You Dream in Fear or Joy? The Answer Could Affect Your Morning Mood
By Mandy French, May 2, 2026 “It has been proposed that REM sleep, in which dreaming occurs, is almost a virtual therapy or sandbox environment,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Dimitriu wasn’t involved in the study. “In the dream state, […]