Susan McQuillan

About

Susan McQuillan is a food, health, and lifestyle writer. She received her Bachelor's degree from New York University and her Master's degree from Hunter College. She is a former senior editor at Reader's Digest General Books Division and American Health magazine. She has published hundreds of articles about food, nutrition, lifestyle, and preventative health care, and written several books, including Breaking the Bonds of Food Addiction, Low-Calorie Dieting for Dummies, and Sesame Street's Let's Cook and B is for Baking. Her work has appeared in Natural Health, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Women's Sports and Fitness, Prevention, Shape Cooks, Self, Cooking Light, and Country Living magazines, as well as on QualityHealth.com, OnTrackDiabetes.com, SpineUniverse.com, and PsyCom.net.

Books by Susan McQuillan

Recent Posts

The Connection Between Love, Happiness, and Good Health

Building and maintaining good, supportive relationships can help you cope with stress, stay healthy, enjoy life, and live longer.

Be Healthier and Live Longer by Occasionally Eating Less

A new study shows a diet that periodically restricts calories for a few days could reduce disease symptoms and potentially add years to your life.

Does Herpes Put You at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's Disease?

If you've been infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), you may be at a higher risk of developing dementia.

The Many Shades of Asexuality

There are many sub-identities associated with asexuality and aromanticism, and they don't necessarily mean lack of interest in sex or romance.

10 Things You Can Do (and Not Do) to Feel Less Lonely

Overcoming loneliness is not just about connecting with other people, it's about connecting with the right people for you. This is how you do it.

How Poetry Can Change Your Life

The therapeutic effects of poetry can help patients, mental health professionals, and poets themselves.

The Exercise That Helps Fight Dementia at Any Age

If you're concerned about cognitive decline and dementia, studies show this activity can help.

How to Love Every Day

An insightful, easy-to-follow book by a psychotherapist offers 365 ways to help you and your intimate relationships heal, grow, and thrive.

Why Fidgeting Is Not Just for the Young and the Restless

Small, consistent body movements can have a long-term, positive impact on your physical and mental health.

Can Napping Improve Your Mental Health?

If you do it right, studies suggest a quick nap can help restore and maintain brain health and cognitive function.