Derek Beres

Derek Beres

Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.

Want to think more creatively? Move your body, and move away from your emotional baseline—in any direction.
New research shows that bilinguals learn more efficiently and multitask better as well.
Nearly a half-century after Edward Abbey wrote Desert Solitaire, the book reminds us of the necessity of our national park system. 
Jesus was a revered figure and prophet in the Quran. But what exactly do Muslims believe about him?
Five hundred years after the Reformation, a new book on Martin Luther reminds us how long the notion of a soul has influenced our lives. 
Unlike social media, email is especially seductive as its content is specific to you. Author Cal Newport offers tips for breaking free from this constant distraction. 
A new study shows that being (and remaining) overweight and having type 2 diabetes is neurological nightmare.