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.

A new study of lemurs has determined social circles to be the most influential determinant of gut microbiome. What does this mean for humans? 
An American research team wanted to know which combination of diet and exercise has the most beneficial results on metabolic syndrome in 10 weeks.
When a 'Rick and Morty' fan recently tweeted at Dan Harmon asking how to deal with depression, it didn’t take him long to reply.
A new study of Minnesota-based marathon runners calls into question how heart-healthy endurance running is. 
The Brazilian government has been trying to answer this very question in its ever-growing prison population, which has doubled since the year 2000. 
Psychology professor Frank T. McAndrew writes that the type of ghost you see depends on the religion you have faith in. 
Recent research in psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA, which all affect our serotonin receptors, suggest these substances can help make us content.