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Move forward with your life

Life does not end with a diagnosis of HIV. In fact, with proper treatment, people with HIV can live very healthy lives. Taking care of your overall health can help you deal with HIV:

  • Get regular medical and dental checkups
  • Eat a healthy diet
  • Exercise regularly
  • Avoid smoking and recreational drug use
  • Go easy on alcohol
  • Practice safer sex (it can protect others from getting HIV, and can protect you from other sexually transmitted diseases)