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<\/p>\nHello, everyone.<\/p>\n
This is Enta.<\/p>\n
The other day, I made some parts for a suspended drilling machine.<\/p>\n
Did I write that post? Or didn't I?<\/p>\n
Did you post that on social media? lol<\/p>\n
As I think this, I\u2019m starting to forget even the things I\u2019m sure I wrote myself...<\/p>\n
It's seriously crazy, isn't it? (I was actually writing about it, lol)<\/p>\n
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How about those of you in your late 40s?<\/p>\n
My eyesight's getting worse with presbyopia, and my body's starting to fall apart here and there, lol.<\/p>\n
It's pretty scary once you're over 50, isn't it?<\/p>\n
Are we really entering the era of living to 100?<\/p>\n
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Wondering, \u201cIf I keep aging at this rate, will I end up forgetting everything?\u201d I decided to look up a few things on Chappy!<\/p>\n
Short-Term Memory (Working Memory):
\nThe ability to \"temporarily retain\" information\u2014such as numbers, names, and the content of conversations\u2014begins to decline in one\u2019s late 40s.
\n\u2192 Reason: Decline in the function of neurons in the frontal lobe and hippocampus, and reduced blood flow.<\/p>\n
The speed at which we understand and process information also slows down year by year.
\n\u2192 Example: It takes me a while to remember people's names. (This is the base level.)<\/p>\n
Semantic memory and episodic memory (= knowledge, judgment, and intuition) areIf anything, it strengthens it<\/span><\/strong>...will be done. <\/p>\n Starting at age 50, muscle mass decreases by about 1\u20132% each year (especially in the lower body).<\/p>\n Maximum heart rate and lung capacity also decrease.<\/p>\n It takes a long time to recover from fatigue. Exercise three times a week for at least 20 minutes (walking, climbing stairs, light strength training).<\/p>\n About 7 hours of sleep +Protein intake is effective.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Reducing alcohol intake improves sleep quality and recovery.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exercise increases levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) in the brain, and <\/p>\n We found out that our job is the best thing for our brains, lol!<\/p>\n First things first: protein every day! It's important!!<\/p>\n In fact, the human brain becomes most active when we move our bodies. Blood flow to the brain increases, delivering oxygen and nutrients<\/p>\n A sense of balance, the ability to anticipate danger, and strategic thinking all come into play at the same time<\/p>\n As a result, you\u2019ll be able to switch your thinking quickly and make accurate judgments.<\/p>\n In other words, slope work is\"Exercise + Decision-Making + Risk Management\"<\/span><\/strong><\/span>It is a comprehensive brain training program that does both at the same time.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why a lot of people who\u2019ve worked in the field are really sharp. (Well, some of them, lol.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The wind has picked up \u2192 Should we stop or continue spraying?<\/p>\n The rock has gotten harder \u2192 Should we change the machine? Or change the bit?<\/p>\n The fine sand particles have changed \u2192 Should we adjust the mix slightly?<\/p>\n As you can see, split-second decisions can make or break safety, the production process, quality, and the final product.<\/p>\n Keep your brain working at full capacity while moving your muscles.<\/p>\n This is exactly what makes H\u014dmenya so great\u2014when you move your body, your mind follows!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you move your body, you naturally gain a bird's-eye view of the overall flow.<\/p>\n As I walk around the site and climb up and down slopes, I\u2019m constantly keeping track of things like \u201cmaterial storage areas,\u201d \u201cwork sequences,\u201d and \u201csafety distances\u201d in my head.<\/p>\n This repetition helps develop a \u201cplanning mindset.\u201d<\/p>\n The habit of thinking on the go is more practical than any management meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recent studies have shown that aerobic exercise improves memory and judgment.<\/p>\n It helps you absorb new information and generate ideas.<\/p>\n I also find it easier to come up with blog ideas when I'm out in the field!<\/p>\n I just can't come up with anything when I'm sitting at my desk in my chair, lol.<\/p>\n In other words, working on a slope is, in itself, a form of mental stimulation.<\/p>\n Think on the go, make decisions based on your feelings, and work up a sweat as you find the \u201cright answer.\u201d<\/p>\n As long as I can keep moving, it\u2019s proof my brain is still firing on all cylinders! Out on the slopes again today\u2014my brain\u2019s really sharp.<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n The only problem, though, is that I can't quit my job as a slope engineer (I can't retire) lol<\/p>\n I'll stay a slope contractor until my very last breath!<\/p>\n Working on slopes is the best job ever!! lol<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See you later.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n By the way, if you keep taking protein, you'll feel great!<\/strong><\/p>\n I drink it all the time, too.<\/strong><\/p>\n I buy it at convenience stores, and I also drink it at home using a shaker!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello, everyone. It\u2019s Enta. The other day, I made some parts for a suspended drilling machine. Did I write a post about that? Or didn\u2019t I? Did I post it on social media? lol As I\u2019m thinking about this, I\u2019m starting to forget things I\u2019m sure I wrote myself\u2026 That\u2019s seriously bad, isn\u2019t it? (I did write it\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":57050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[360,2020,5529,6094,6954,7072,7073,7074],"class_list":["post-57047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","tag-360","tag-2020","tag-5529","tag-6094","tag-6954","tag-7072","tag-7073","tag-7074"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nTheir \"pattern recognition skills,\" honed through years of experience, are superior to those of younger people.
\n\u2192 Example: The kind of intuition a craftsman has that allows him to \u201ctell just by looking that the underlying rock is poor.\u201d<\/p>\n\ud83d\udcaa \u2461 Changes in Physical Stamina<\/h3>\n
\u25cf Muscle and Cardiorespiratory Function<\/h4>\n
\n\u2192 Example: It gets tough after pulling an all-nighter or working two days in a row.<\/p>\n\u25cf Tips for Maintenance<\/h4>\n
\ud83e\udde9 \u2462 How to Balance Memory and Stamina<\/h3>\n
\nIt is said that this has been shown to improve memory, concentration, and learning ability.
\n\u2192 They say \u201cwalking\u201d is \u201cfood for the brain\u201d!<\/p>\n
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\n\ud83d\udcaa \u2460 Moving gets your brain moving<\/h3>\n
\nIn particular, work like that done by slope workers\u2014which involves \u201cphysical labor combined with decision-making\u201d\u2014is,
\nApparently, it provides the brain with blood flow and nerve stimulation that you just can't get from desk work!<\/p>\n\ud83e\udde0 \u2461 Working on slopes requires a constant series of \u201cinstant decisions\u201d<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\ud83d\udd29 \u2462 It helps train your \u201cplanning mindset\u201d<\/h3>\n
\ud83c\udf3f \u2463 Backed by scientific evidence<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\"Slope workers are craftsmen who think with their bodies.\"<\/span><\/h1>\n
\nNot only is it scientifically proven, but those older craftsmen who work on slopes are really energetic and smart, aren't they!<\/p>\n