After recently discovering that he was at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, Chris Hemsworth decided to review his priorities.
It was during a genetic test carried out for the filming of the docuseries Limitless with Chris Hemsworth that the 39-year-old actor learned that because he has two copies of the APOE gene4inherited from both parents, he is eight to 10 times more at risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
“It was my biggest fear”, said the interpreter of Thor in a great interview published by the Vanity Fair a few days ago.
It is not, however, a diagnosis of the disease, explained Chris Hemsworth. “It’s not a predeterminist gene, but it’s a strong indication. Ten years ago, he added, such a test would have been considered definitive.
“It’s not as if I had submitted my resignation,” said the actor, who did not want to dramatize the situation.
“But it really triggered something in me to want to take some time off. And then the prevention of disease has benefits in all aspects of life. It’s about sleep management, stress, diet, physical fitness. These are the same tools that can be applied consistently and have long term impact. »