Bob Walko

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Producer at WOFL-TV (Lake Mary, FL)

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Protect Your Pet: Picking the right insurance plan

Sep 11, 2024 | news4jax.com | Lindsay Dailey |Bob Walko

Some pet owners are left scrambling after Nationwide’s decision to drop about 100,000 pet insurance policies. It blames the high cost of veterinary care. Whether searching for a new company or signing up for coverage for the first time, there are things to consider when picking a pet insurance plan. Between fancy food, vet visits, dog walkers, and daycare, a new study by the MarketWatch says U.S. pet owners will spend an average of $28,000 over a pet’s lifetime.
Financial influencers

Jul 1, 2024 | wafb.com | Lindsay Dailey |Bob Walko

ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Instead of stepping into a financial office, many people are logging onto social media for money-saving steps. Financial influencers or "finfluencers" are everywhere, attracting young people looking to invest. In fact, 25 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds are using social media when seeking financial advice. Experts are warning people to be careful who they trust. "It's hard to know, what's good advice.
Hunting for jobs after graduation

Jun 24, 2024 | wafb.com | Adahlia Thomas |Bob Walko

ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Recent college graduates are preparing to join the workforce, but searching for a job can be daunting. On average, a graduate will spend three to six months searching for a job. In addition, about 53 percent of graduates are unemployed or working at a job that doesn't require a degree. When preparing to enter the job market, there are multiple things that you should keep in mind.
Celebrating failures

Jun 3, 2024 | wafb.com | Adahlia Thomas |Bob Walko

ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Some people say you must lose big to win big. Michael Jordan is a notable person who experienced failure but didn't let it stop him. He didn't quit after he failed to make his high school basketball team. Oprah was fired from her first on-air job, but that motivated her to pursue her dreams. She is now a multimillionaire. Steve Jobs was fired from Apple and returned to make it one of the greatest tech companies of all time.
Fallout from drug shortages

May 27, 2024 | wafb.com | Lindsay Dailey |Bob Walko

ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Millions of people in the U.S. depend on prescription drugs, but the country's drug shortage is making it hard for some people to get the medication they need. According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, there are currently more than 250 medications on the nation's drug shortage list. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Silver-haired avatars coach seniors through recovery

May 23, 2024 | wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Bob Walko |Matt Goldschmidt

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - The American Cancer Society predicts this year will be the first year in U.S. history that new cancer diagnoses will cross the two million mark. More than half will be people over the age of 65. Treatment can be tough for older men and women, and once discharged from the hospital, there is a lot of risk in their at-home care and not knowing what to do can land you back in the hospital with serious complications.
Is more actually better?

May 21, 2024 | wafb.com | Adahlia Thomas |Bob Walko

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - One in five Americans over the age of 60 take fish oil supplements for various health benefits, like better heart, brain, eye, joint and skin health. But despite these potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and efficacy of fish oil supplements, particularly in high doses.
Red flags for early-onset Dementia

May 17, 2024 | wafb.com | Julie Marks |Bob Walko

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Most of the time, dementia affects people who are 65 years and older. But young-onset dementia can happen to those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Now, a new study identifies factors that can up your risk for developing this devastating disease. Young-onset dementia, also called early-onset dementia, affects more than 300,000 Americans, and it strikes during the prime of their lives.
Saving Black babies and their moms

May 9, 2024 | wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Bob Walko |Matt Goldschmidt

RALEIGH, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - It should be one of the happiest times in a woman's life, but for some it can be one of the most life-threatening. Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the U.S., almost three times the rate for white women. And according to the CDC, Black babies are more likely to die and more likely to be born premature. That's why some expecting Black moms are now turning to Black doulas to help ensure their own safety, and the safety of their unborn child.
Male infertility time bombs

May 7, 2024 | wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Bob Walko |Matt Goldschmidt

MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - The number of couples seeking fertility treatments in the US has increased 33 percent over the past five years. It's a fact that fertility decreases sharply for women between the ages of 35 and 40. At age 30, there's a one in five chance of getting pregnant per cycle. By age 40, it drops to one in 20. But fertility issues are not just a woman's problem. In fact, the older the man is when fathering a child, the harder it is to conceive and to have a healthy baby.