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GLP-1s And Alcohol Addiction: Potential Benefits And What You Need To Know

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 […]

Can being a night owl increase the risk of weight gain?

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 […]

How Exercise Can Help You Manage Sleep Apnea

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 […]

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 […]