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Why ‘Better’ Isn’t Enough: Bridging the Remission Gap in Depression Treatment

By Elizabeth Millard, Mar 25, 2026 What Is Response? Response to treatment means you’re feeling notably better, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in California and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health. That can be quantified in several different ways, including your own perceptions about how you feel […]

4 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Your Depression Treatment Stops Progressing

By Elizabeth Millard, Mar 24, 2026 That doesn’t necessarily mean your treatment has stopped working, but it may need to be adjusted. To help your doctor figure out what’s going on, it’s a good idea to keep track of your symptoms, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine […]

Is Your OSA Treatment Working?

By Stephanie Booth, Mar 2026 “Untreated OSA is strongly linked to increased cardiovascular risk, hypertension, and cognitive impairment,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a sleep medicine doctor and psychiatrist in Menlo Park, California. “Put more simply, poor sleep is terrible for your brain and your body, as well as your moods.” When your doctor diagnoses you with […]

Why That ‘Drama Queen’ in Your Life Could Make You Age Faster

By Mandy French, Mar 13, 2026 “We resonate with people, and when someone creates problems, ideally, we would leave such a situation,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who was not involved in the study. “Dealing with a hassler definitely takes […]

5 trendy sleep products experts say to skip — and what to try instead

By Kinsley Searles, Mar 12, 2026 Subjectively, the Reviews team loves sunrise alarm clocks for their soothing warm light, and our testers have reported feeling refreshed while using them, so we’re glad to see that our experience is backed by the experts. Dimitriu said that morning light at 300 lux — a standard level of […]

Should You Lower Your Bedroom Temperature for Better Heart Health?

By Julia Ries Wexler, Mar 12, 2026 The number on your thermostat might be important for more than just your comfort. A recent study in the journal BMC Medicine linked hot nights to a string of negative health issues, including altered stress responses and changes in heart rates.  “While a cool bedroom was always considered a […]

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