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This 30-Second Habit Could Be a Gamechanger for Your Energy Levels

By BethAnn Mayer, Jan 18, 2024 “We all forget to breathe as we get busy,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Spending even 30 seconds doing some deep breathing and even mindful clearing of the mind can help.” Click […]

Sleep Problems in Your 30s and 40s Could Be a Major Predictor for Cognitive Decline

By Alexandra Frost, Jan 12, 2024 Experts say adults over 18 should sleep anywhere from seven to nine hours a night‌. While you sleep, your body is fixing you up for the next day. “Sleep helps mood, anxiety, cognition, and a myriad of other health issues,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, psychiatrist, sleep medicine physician, and founder of […]

Exercise combined with mindfulness best for mental health, researchers say

By Jessica Freeborn, Jan 9, 2024 Non-study author Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, noted to MNT: “Both exercise and mindfulness separately have been shown to improve mental well-being, so it is no surprise that the combination of the two is effective. I often tell […]

New Year can bring better sleep at night if you follow these 9 smart steps

By Melissa Rudy, Jan 1, 2024 A method used by the U.S. military in World War II could help people fall asleep in less than five minutes, some claim. The “military sleep technique” involves relaxing every muscle in the body, starting with the face and working your way down, while taking slow, deep breaths. “Muscle […]

The Young are Not So Restless When It Comes to Sleep

By Carol Ann Rinzler, Dec 30, 2023 Fast forward ten years, and California psychiatrist and sleep medicine expert Alex Dimitriu tells Healthline.com that the stress of career concerns may keep you awake. His prescription? Forget counting sheep and zero in on “exercise, meditation, regular bed and wake times” plus “connecting with friends and family outside of […]

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