By Emily Laurence, Jul 17, 2025 Typically, it should take between 10 and 20 minutes to fall asleep, according to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine doctor. But he added that it depends on what you were doing before you hit the lights. If you were reading in dim lighting, you’re probably going to […]
By Jessica Freeborn, Jul 16, 2025 This study highlights the diet’s important role in possibly protecting against dementia. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who was also not involved in the study, noted the following clinical implications of the research: “This study […]
By Kendra Cherry, June 4, 2025 Gut health plays an essential role in mental health, explains Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “The gut is able to communicate with the brain via the vagus nerve, and the microbiome of the gut can affect how nutrients (like B12) are absorbed, Dr. […]
By Reda Wigle, May 30, 2025 Sleep experts have some thoughts on why puppy paws may pave the way to slumberland. “If this position reduces anxious thoughts about sleep, it may be a helpful distraction,” psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told The Post. “Anything that has […]
By Beth Krietsch, May 30, 20205 Sleep disturbances are another common feature among people with chronic fatigue syndrome.2 These sleep issues can show up in a number of ways, including lighter sleep, more trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, restlessness during the night or waking up too early in the morning. “Because of lighter sleep, [people with […]
By Sarah Sheppard, May 30, 2025 Though ADHD and depression can be diagnosed separately or together, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, it’s better to treat one condition at a time. Even though ADHD can cause depression and stimulants like Adderall can help with symptoms of both conditions, it’s often […]
6 Causes Of Sleep Onset Insomnia, And What Sleep Doctors Say You Should Do About It
By Emily Laurence, Jul 17, 2025 Typically, it should take between 10 and 20 minutes to fall asleep, according to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine doctor. But he added that it depends on what you were doing before you hit the lights. If you were reading in dim lighting, you’re probably going to […]
Mediterranean and 3 other diet types may lower dementia risk, especially in women
By Jessica Freeborn, Jul 16, 2025 This study highlights the diet’s important role in possibly protecting against dementia. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who was also not involved in the study, noted the following clinical implications of the research: “This study […]
I Drank Bone Broth Every Day for a Week to Stave Off Brain Fog—Did It Work?
By Kendra Cherry, June 4, 2025 Gut health plays an essential role in mental health, explains Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “The gut is able to communicate with the brain via the vagus nerve, and the microbiome of the gut can affect how nutrients (like B12) are absorbed, Dr. […]
My ‘puppy paws’ trick works like a charm when I can’t sleep — other people call them ‘T-Rex arms’
By Reda Wigle, May 30, 2025 Sleep experts have some thoughts on why puppy paws may pave the way to slumberland. “If this position reduces anxious thoughts about sleep, it may be a helpful distraction,” psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told The Post. “Anything that has […]
6 Sneaky Signs You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, According to Experts
By Beth Krietsch, May 30, 20205 Sleep disturbances are another common feature among people with chronic fatigue syndrome.2 These sleep issues can show up in a number of ways, including lighter sleep, more trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, restlessness during the night or waking up too early in the morning. “Because of lighter sleep, [people with […]
The Connection Between Adderall and Depression
By Sarah Sheppard, May 30, 2025 Though ADHD and depression can be diagnosed separately or together, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, it’s better to treat one condition at a time. Even though ADHD can cause depression and stimulants like Adderall can help with symptoms of both conditions, it’s often […]