Let’s look at what science tells us about a rapidly-growing health moment, Halth At Every Size (HAES). There’s a long standing and pervasive assumption in our society that those in larger bodies — deemed as “overweight” or “obese” — are inherently...
Brought to our attention through an article posted by Forbes’ Sophie Medlin, there’s a new study published by the British Medical Journal circulating within the eating disorder discourse. Unfortunately, this study is one that is largely dissimilar to the values we...
Columbus Park founder and director Melissa Gerson recently presented a series on food, culture, and body image at an independent girls’ school in New York City. In a research-informed, interactive workshop, Gerson encouraged girls to think critically about our...
In the powerful spirit of Weight Stigma Awareness Week (September 23-27), we’re reflecting on the impact that societal attitudes about body weight and size have on us all. With messages coming at us from all sides about what a “good” or “healthy” weight is for our...
