Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer's risk prompts actor to take a break from acting
Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer's risk prompts actor to take a break from acting
Image source, Getty ImagesBy Steven McIn toshEnterta investment reporter
Actor Chris Hemsworth says he's taking a break after learning he has an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The Thor star made the discovery after undergoing testing as part of his Disney+ documentary series Limitless.
He told Vanity Fair that the tests confirmed his "biggest fear", adding that he will now try to take "preventive measures".
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and can cause memory problems, confusion and communication problems.
Hemsworth learned that he had two copies of the ApoE4 gene, one from his mother and one from his father, making him eight to ten times more likely to develop the disease than those who lack both copies of the gene.
About 2-3% of the population carry two copies of the gene.
"It's not like I got my resignation," Hemsworth said, but added that the news "really triggered something in me to want to take some time off ".
Image source, Getty ImagesBy Steven McIn toshEnterta investment reporter
Actor Chris Hemsworth says he's taking a break after learning he has an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The Thor star made the discovery after undergoing testing as part of his Disney+ documentary series Limitless.
He told Vanity Fair that the tests confirmed his "biggest fear", adding that he will now try to take "preventive measures".
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and can cause memory problems, confusion and communication problems.
Hemsworth learned that he had two copies of the ApoE4 gene, one from his mother and one from his father, making him eight to ten times more likely to develop the disease than those who lack both copies of the gene.
About 2-3% of the population carry two copies of the gene.
"It's not like I got my resignation," Hemsworth said, but added that the news "really triggered something in me to want to take some time off ".
Image source, Getty Images
