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(HealthDay News) — Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t mean life as you know it is ending. People with Alzheimer’s can lead a purposeful and productive life if they take steps to care for their physical and mental health, the Alzheimer’s Association says.

Here’s what the association recommends to protect physical health:

Get regular physical checkups.

Take all medications as directed by a physician.

Eat a healthy diet.

Be physically active every day.

Get rest when fatigued.

Limit alcohol intake.