Chris Hemsworth has fired back over recent reports about his health.
The Hollywood star, 40, was filming his Disney+ docuseries Limitless in 2022 when he found out he is ‘between eight and 10 times’ likelier to develop Alzheimer’s than the general population.
Shortly after the news was made public the actor took a step back from Hollywood.
And quickly, news reports began to swirl that Chris was retiring, or he had already developed the disease.
‘It really kind of p***ed me off because it felt like I had been vulnerable with something personal and shared this,’ he told Vanity Fair.
Chris Hemsworth has fired back over recent reports about his health
‘No matter how much I said, “This is not a death sentence,” the story became that I have dementia and I’m reconsidering life and retiring and so on,’ he added.
In a 2023 interview, Hemsworth disclosed he’s at higher risk of suffering Alzheimer’s disease after filming a confronting episode about death for his Disney+ docuseries Limitless.
After having bloodwork done for the program, he was informed he is ‘between eight and 10 times’ likelier to develop Alzheimer’s than the general population, because he is one of only two to three percent of people with two copies of the gene APOE4.
And Hemsworth told Vanity Fair that his father, Craig, is beginning to show early signs of the disease.
‘I know my dad is going through a transition of acceptance around ‘I’m not this big, strong man with all the answers who everybody looks to for guidance now,’ he said.
The Hollywood star, 40, was filming his Disney+ docuseries Limitless in 2022 when he found out he is ‘between eight and 10 times’ likelier to develop Alzheimer’s than the general population. Shortly after the news was made public the actor took a break from acting
‘He’s much more the observer now, rather than leading the pack. It’s a reminder to me because those are exactly the qualities I need: stillness, observation, absorption, a respect for the present moment.’
Following the test, Chris changed his already extensive workout routines and now focuses more on his brain health.
In an interview with Men’s Health last year, he said he was ‘incorporating more solitude into his 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,’ explained.
And soon news reports began to swirl that Hemsworth was retiring or he had already developed the disease
Chris also ensures he gets enough sleep and is taking regular ice baths.
In the past year, Hemsworth has been adjusting his fitness regimen as well.
‘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.’
In Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Dr Peter Attia suggested regular exercise and decent sleep were crucial to reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s manifesting.
‘It really kind of p***ed me off because it felt like I had been vulnerable with something personal and shared this,’ he told Vanity Fair
Additionally, he advised saunas, brushing and flossing teeth, and mental acuity activities.
Hemsworth also told Dr Attia that he was looking to improve his work-life balance with more family time.
‘It made me think about my kids and how they’re growing up and things are changing so dramatically, and I want to sit, I want to soak it in.’
