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Twitter can help track mental illness trends
New York: An analysis of tweets can offer a quicker and cost-effective solution to mental conditions after dramatic events such as natural disasters and military conflicts, says a study.
The technique to analyse the tweets has been developed by computer scientists at Johns Hopkins University in the US.
“We are not aiming to replace the long-standing survey methods of tracking mental illness trends,” said senior research scientist Glen Coppersmith, who has played a key role in the project.
“We, however, believe our new techniques could complement that process. We are trying to show that analysing tweets could uncover similar results but could do so more quickly and at a much lower cost,” Coppersmith added.
Their analysis indicated that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was more prevalent at military installations that frequently deployed during the recent Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and signs of depression were more evident in locations with higher unemployment rates.
While neither of these findings is surprising, analysis of Twitter posts could become a useful yardstick in quickly measuring mental health trends, particularly after events such as natural disasters and military conflicts.
The computer algorithms used to discover mental health data from tweets look for words and language patterns associated with these ailments, including word cues linked to anxiety and insomnia and phrases such as “I just don’t want to get out of bed”.
The formula for zeroing in on mental health cases was based on a review of more than eight billion tweets.
The technique is built upon earlier work by Johns Hopkins research which successfully used Twitter posts to track outbreaks of flu.
The findings were presented at 2014 Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston, US.
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.
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