University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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Topics and Text by Robert J. Kato BITING THE FLU BUG BACK When flu season hits campus, it hits campus hard. No one seems able to escape the grasp of the dreaded Influenza A. But Influenza A is avoidable. Many students fail to realize that there is an approved drug on the market available to prevent and treat the flu. lt ' s,called amantadine hydrochloride and it ' s 70 to 90 percent effective in preventing infections of Influenza A. What can you do if you already have the flu but wish to get rid of it as quickly as possible? If taken 24 to 48 hours after the flu bug bites, amantadine hydrochloride can also help reduce the t ime it takes the illness to work its way out of your system, perhaps by as much as two days. So the next time flu season comes around, why be a powerless victim? Fight back, take a stand, and help do away with Influenza A. ft- AQUAVIEW EYE CONTACT Tired of straining your eyes in the water? An affordable solution for swimmers who have tried (unsuccessfully) to wear contact lenses while practicing their sport is now available from Aquaview. Tailored to your prescription, contacts for swimming goggles are oversized plastic lenses which fit into a regular pair of swimming goggles. Just a drop of water holds them in. Best of all, they are available for both nearsighted and farsighted swimmers, as well as for those with astigmatism. To find out more or to place an order contact Aquaview, 808 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010. V FALL 27

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ROCK A BYE BYE Constantly pulling all-nighters? Relax. Lack of sleep does not necessarily signal academic disaster. In a Swiss study, 16 insomniacs were given a series of tests designed to measure abilities such as reasoning, alertness, and visual perception after a night or two without sleep. The insomniacs, for the most part, performed as welt on the tests as did participants receiving a full night ' s rest. In fact, on some of the tests they did surprisingly better! So if an occassional engagement or examination diminishes your sleep potential, try not to worry. Your adrenaline keeps you going the next day, making up for some of the forfeited dormience. COOKIES AND CARBONATION? Looking for a healthy alternative to soft drinks? In an effort to compete with Coke and Pepsi and to strengthen America ' s flagging dairy industry, a United Dairy Industry Association plan is already underway to release flavored, carbonated milk to supermarket shelves within the next year. Researchers are currently experimenting with flavors such as cola and root beer and are hoping that their new product will help provide an additional source of calcium to consumers. Studies have shown that many Americans have cut their dairy intake considerably, limiting themselves to little or no cheese, milk, ice cream, and yogurt, the major providers of calcium. 26 FALL

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EVEN IF YOU ' RE FEELING LIKE SUPERMAN, YOU NEED TO KNOW YOUR CHOLESTEROL NUMBER. 28 FALL