By Nicola Appleton, Jul 29, 2026 “Circadian means ‘around the day,’ and for humans and almost every other living thing on earth, it’s aligned with the sun and controls two of our most fundamental states of being — sleep and wake,” explains Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a doctor double-board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. “At the core […]
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 […]
By Rachel Grumman Bender, Jul 26, 2026 Eating dinner around 5 p.m. — a trend that’s been on the rise in the U.S. — doesn’t just make it easier to snag a coveted reservation, but it can also help you sleep better. Choosing the early bird special “improves sleep by reducing digestion while asleep and minimizing acid […]
By Jessica Rendall, Jul 24, 2026 “It’s important to realize that sleep apnea is often caused by excess weight, but it can also be caused by nasal congestion, and airway and oral anatomy,” explains Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a double board-certified physician in sleep medicine and psychiatry. Click HERE for the full article.
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 […]
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 […]
I fixed my 3 a.m. wake-ups and brain fog by syncing my sleep with the rising and setting of the sun, just like the Amish — doctors explain why this circadian living works
By Nicola Appleton, Jul 29, 2026 “Circadian means ‘around the day,’ and for humans and almost every other living thing on earth, it’s aligned with the sun and controls two of our most fundamental states of being — sleep and wake,” explains Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a doctor double-board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. “At the core […]
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 […]
Eat dinner at 5 p.m., take a 5-minute dance break and drink coffee — plus 6 more health tips to help you have a great week
By Rachel Grumman Bender, Jul 26, 2026 Eating dinner around 5 p.m. — a trend that’s been on the rise in the U.S. — doesn’t just make it easier to snag a coveted reservation, but it can also help you sleep better. Choosing the early bird special “improves sleep by reducing digestion while asleep and minimizing acid […]
Zepbound For Sleep Apnea: How It Works, FDA Approval And What Patients Should Know
By Jessica Rendall, Jul 24, 2026 “It’s important to realize that sleep apnea is often caused by excess weight, but it can also be caused by nasal congestion, and airway and oral anatomy,” explains Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a double board-certified physician in sleep medicine and psychiatry. Click HERE for the full article.
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 […]