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Rita Colorito

  • Healthcare Journalist and Content Writer/Editor, Freelance
Chicago
As seen in: MSN, WebMD, Chicago Tribune, Edmunds, Everyday Health, Prevention, Bankrate, HealthCentral, WW (Weight Watchers) Canada, WW (Weight Watchers) and
Award-winning freelance healthcare journalist + content writer/editor. For media and agencies. Realistic optimist. Recovering hockey mom. Duranie always.
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Toenail Troubles

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By Rita Colorito, Rita Colorito Rita
| Chicago Caregiving
When my mother was in hospice, home health aides and nurses weren’t allowed to trim her toenails because of the risk of infection or injury. They also advised against my trying; her toenails were too thick, anyway. If you land in a similar situation, here’s why — and how — to get care. Toenails and aging Toenail problems are common in older adults.
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Let’s Talk About Sex, Granny

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By Rita Colorito, Rita Colorito Rita
| Chicago Caregiving
What older adults need to know about sexually transmitted infections Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Frisky business doesn’t end at a certain age. Sexuality and sexual health are important parts of well-being at any age, including the over-65 crowd. Many older adults, however, aren’t aware that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise. Nationwide, STIs have more than doubled among people aged 55 and older in the past decade, according to the American Medical Association.
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Fatty Liver Disease Health Insurance Tips

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By Rita Colorito
| WebMD Verified
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is the most common and fastest-growing chronic liver disease in the U.S. and worldwide. As it gets worse and causes liver swelling, inflammation, or scarring — a severe form known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH — it gets more expensive to treat. The U.S. Hispanic population faces a double hit when it comes to MASH and affording care.
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