8 Tips to Stay Healthy During PhD

Dec 16, 2022 Image credit: Unsplash. Dr Tushar Chauhan

Staying healthy is very important for everyone and so for PhDs too. Despite having a busy and stressful schedule these tips help PhDs to stay healthy.

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Eat healthy

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Eat on time

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Hit the gym

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Do yoga

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Avoid stress

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Enjoy more

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Sleep well

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Healthy schedule

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