Chris Hemsworth discovers he could develop Alzheimer’s disease on new show
Chris Hemsworth has received some worrying news about his health while undergoing a series of tests for new series, Limitless.
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Chris Hemsworth received some surprising news on his new Disney+ series, Limitless.
On the show, Hemsworth tackles physical and mental challenges in hopes of combating ageing and living a healthier life.
In a conversation with longevity physician Dr. Peter Attia, the actor learns he is 8 to 10 times more likely than the average individual to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
“We’ve got every blood test one can get,” Attia tells Hemsworth in the show. “And you’ve got two copies of APOE4. A set from your mum and a set from your dad.”
APOE4 is the gene that has the strongest correlation to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, however, not much is known about it.
“The idea that I won’t be able to remember the life I experienced, or my wife, my kids, is probably my biggest fear,” the Thor star candidly shared in the episode.
Hemsworth is married to actress Elsa Pataky, and they are parents to three children, India, 10, and eight-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan.
Attia told the 39-year-old Australian, “It’s my belief that if we take every step possible, we can reduce your risk to that of anyone else.”
The actor also revealed that his grandfather suffers from the disease. “He either doesn’t remember who we are, you know, his grandkids, but also even his own children, for years. It’s heartbreaking.”
Despite the shocking news, Hemsworth was not deterred from getting to work. Throughout the episode, he challenges himself to memorise a hiking route without maps or any additional aid.
The show, produced by National Geographic, features the actor doing several tests to better his overall health, including wearing an age-simulation suit, cold therapy, a ropes challenge, and many other obstacles.
This article originally appeared on Fox News and has been reproduced here with permission
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