Chris Hemsworth opens up about increased risk of Alzheimer's and measures he’s taking to tackle it

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Chris Hemsworth has reportedly made quite a few changes in his lifestyle after learning that he is at high risk of Alzheimer's disease.

The 40-year-old actor received the startling result in 2022 after undergoing a genetic test on ‘Limitless with Chris Hemsworth’, a series by the National Geographic Channel, the Daily Mail reported.

The test results reportedly stated that Hemsworth‘s body contains two copies of the gene APOE e4, which translates to a higher chance of Alzheimer's.

Chris Hemsworth says diagnosis ‘floored' him

He reportedly shared, “You’re constantly thinking you’re going to live forever, especially as a young individual. Then to be told that this might be the thing that might take you out was like, whoa—it kinda floored me.”

But Dr Peter Attia, who works in longevity medicine, spoke with the ‘Thor’ star on the show and said, “This will motivate you to take steps today that most people [in their 40s] would never think about until they’re in their 50s or 60s.”

Hemsworth then mentioned, “It was a good kick in the arse and a reminder to do whatever is in my power to give myself the best fighting chance.”

“Whatever work I’m doing for my brain health benefits the rest of my body—we turned it into a positive,” he shared.

What is Chris Hemsworth doing to keep Alzheimer's at bay?

The ‘Extraction’ star told Men’s Health, “Now, I'm incorporating more solitude into my life."

“I’ve always been pretty consistent with my exercise commitments, but lately I’ve really felt the importance of taking time for yourself without any outside voice or stimulation and making time for stillness.”

Hemsworth now actively does meditation and breath work “mostly during the sauna and ice bath routines”.

“For me, my favorite mindfulness work comes from the immersion in physical actives that allow me to be fully present and force me out of my head and into my body, in particular surfing,” he noted.

Stressing the benefits of good sleep, the father of three explained, “Try to stay off screens an hour before bed and read most nights. [It] definitely helps. In addition, focusing on not being attached to every thought and being the observer of the noise when possible, just stepping back from the internal chatter.”

Hemsworth also added, “I’m lifting less frequently than I was and I’m incorporating more cardio and endurance workouts which I much prefer than heavy body-building style sessions.”