Meta- was first used in that way in metaphysics and has been extended to a number of other disciplines, giving us such words as metapsychology and metamathematics.. Metadata takes the transcending aspect a step further, applying it to the concept of pure information instead of a discipline. Metadata is a fairly new word (it appeared in the latter half of the 20th century), whereas data can be traced back to the middle of the 17th century. First Known Use of metadata 1983
Some of the most common ones include: 1  Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism, which causes an overabundance of thyroid hormone, can increase the bodyâs metabolism and lead to hot flashes and sweating. 2  Food and drink, including spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol, can trigger hot flashes.
The exact cause of hot flashes is not known, but they may be related to changes in circulation. Hot flashes happen when the blood vessels near the skin's surface dilate to cool, making you break out in a sweat. Some women have a rapid heart rate or chills. Hot flashes with sweating can also happen at night. These are called night sweats and may make it harder to sleep. A hot flush is a hot flash plus redness in the face and neck. How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes? That depends. Some women have hot flashes for a very short time during menopause. Other women may have hot flashes for the rest of their lives. Generally, they get milder over time. Can I Prevent Hot Flashes? Thereâs nothing you can do to avoid hot flashes during menopause. But you can stay away from triggers that make hot flashes more frequent or more severe. Common ones include: