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.

Bill Maher called for fat shaming last week. His argument makes sense.
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Despite acceptance by many insurance companies, a number of studies don't confirm its effectiveness.
Exercise newbies in their seventies and eighties build muscle at the same rate as master athletes.
In Upheaval, Jared Diamond points out the sad facts of American voter turnout.