Healthy Habits, Strong Minds: Nutrition and Fitness for Grad Students

Grad school is a marathon, so how do you stay energized and perform at your best?In this episode of The Next Step Podcast, we dive into strategies for staying healthy in academia—from quick, nutritious meals to realistic ways to stay active with a packed schedule.What you’ll learn:🔵 How diet and exercise impact focus and resilience🔵 Easy meal hacks for busy lab schedules🔵 Ways to prevent burnout and maintain balanceSpeakers:Darren Lipomi, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of RochesterAmber Rivera, MSW, Director of Learner Life and Wellness, University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryHolly Gilligan, MA RD CDN, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, URMC Fitness ScienceLinks mentioned during the show:Mayo Clinic Calorie Calculatorhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li...Balanced Microwavable Mealshttps://rochester.box.com/s/xktjhqd8s...Meal Planning Gridhttps://rochester.box.com/s/m0qgofvv1...