By Lauren Panoff, Aug 23, 2024 Alex Dimitriu, M.D., double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, tells Sleepopolis that caffeine is a blocker of adenosine — a substance that relaxes your blood vessels and affects your heart rhythm. “Adenosine builds up in the brain as we get through the day, and when levels are higher, […]
By Sarah Bradley, Aug 19, 2024 According to Alex Dimitriu, MD, psychiatrist, sleep medicine specialist, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, certain antidepressants—particularly SSRIs, which affect your serotonin levels—can cause a decrease in sex drive because they block specific receptors in the brain that contribute to sexual arousal. Additionally, increasing serotonin levels with SSRIs […]
By Jessica Kasparian, Aug 19, 2024 Everyone has their own preferences in the bedroom—how firm your mattress should be, how much background noise is acceptable, and how dark it is are all deeply personal decisions. But if you’re a hot sleeper, your p.m. setup isn’t just about comfort—losing sleep can lead to a host of health issues. […]
By Danielle Sinay, Aug 9, 2024 According to a recent study, when you sleep matters more than the amount that you did. “Sleep loves rhythm and regularity, and part of that regularity is having a predictable sequence of events that starts telling the brain to slow down and get ready for bed,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a […]
By Beth Ann Mayer, Aug 9, 2024 “Optimal sleep is important because getting the right number of hours of sleep ensures good sleep architecture and healthy patterns for staying and falling asleep,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Click HERE for the full article.
By Heidi Borst, Aug 5, 2024 Comfort is a key feature in eye masks, but breathability and material quality are also important, says sleep medicine expert Dr. Alex Dimitriu. “It should feel good on your face, especially for extended periods,” he says, adding that the headband should stay in place without being too tight. Click HERE […]
The Relationship Between Caffeine and Sleep
By Lauren Panoff, Aug 23, 2024 Alex Dimitriu, M.D., double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, tells Sleepopolis that caffeine is a blocker of adenosine — a substance that relaxes your blood vessels and affects your heart rhythm. “Adenosine builds up in the brain as we get through the day, and when levels are higher, […]
Does Trintellix cause sexual side effects?
By Sarah Bradley, Aug 19, 2024 According to Alex Dimitriu, MD, psychiatrist, sleep medicine specialist, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, certain antidepressants—particularly SSRIs, which affect your serotonin levels—can cause a decrease in sex drive because they block specific receptors in the brain that contribute to sexual arousal. Additionally, increasing serotonin levels with SSRIs […]
The Best Cooling Bedding to Help Hot Sleepers Chill Out in 2024
By Jessica Kasparian, Aug 19, 2024 Everyone has their own preferences in the bedroom—how firm your mattress should be, how much background noise is acceptable, and how dark it is are all deeply personal decisions. But if you’re a hot sleeper, your p.m. setup isn’t just about comfort—losing sleep can lead to a host of health issues. […]
Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Sleep? Here’s Why We’re All So Tired
By Danielle Sinay, Aug 9, 2024 According to a recent study, when you sleep matters more than the amount that you did. “Sleep loves rhythm and regularity, and part of that regularity is having a predictable sequence of events that starts telling the brain to slow down and get ready for bed,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a […]
Is 7 Hours of Sleep Enough? Experts Share the Truth
By Beth Ann Mayer, Aug 9, 2024 “Optimal sleep is important because getting the right number of hours of sleep ensures good sleep architecture and healthy patterns for staying and falling asleep,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Click HERE for the full article.
The best sleep mask for 2024, tested and reviewed
By Heidi Borst, Aug 5, 2024 Comfort is a key feature in eye masks, but breathability and material quality are also important, says sleep medicine expert Dr. Alex Dimitriu. “It should feel good on your face, especially for extended periods,” he says, adding that the headband should stay in place without being too tight. Click HERE […]