Chris Hemsworth learns he has genetic propensity for Alzheimer's
While filming 'Limitless', actor Chris Hemsworth learned that he has a genetic propensity for Alzheimer's disease. In an interview published on Thursday, the actor discussed the "intensity of navigating" his test results with Vanity Fair.

Only 2-3 percent of people, including Hemsworth, have copies of the gene from both parents. Hemsworth told the publication that the disease information was "controversial at first" but later turned into a "self-deprecating joke." He said his grandfather, who had not spoken "for several years," suffered from Alzheimer's disease and was constantly slipping in and out of "Dutch, English, mash-up" and possibly other new words.
The actor is now taking steps to prevent dementia. Sleep management, stress management, nutrition, and fitness are the tools he has been using. When using the same tools, a consistent approach should be followed. Hemsworth wants to inspire others to "take better care of themselves" by sharing his experiences. He added that he had no intention of "manipulating" or "overrepresenting" the news "for the sake of empathy or entertainment."
FAQs:
- According to Chris Hemsworth, what steps are effective for preventing Alzheimer's?
Managing sleep, nutrition intake, and maintaining regular fitness cycles is going to help curb the effects of Alzheimer's, according to Chris Hemsworth. - Did anyone in Chris Hemsworth's family have the gene which causes Alzheimer's?
Chris Hemsworth inherited the gene APOE4 from his parents, and his grandfather also has Alzheimer's. This increased his chances of being prone to the disease more than eight to ten times.
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