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- During one episode of the show, the 39-year-old "Thor" actor underwent genetic testing to learn more about his present and future health. It turns out that Hemsworth has a rare genetic makeup with two copies of the APO4 gene, which has been connected to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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Nov 17, 2022 · In an exclusive sit-down with Vanity Fair, the actor discusses movies, the future of Thor, his businesses, fatherhood, and how a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s alters everything.
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Nov 21, 2022 · Actor Chris Hemsworth says he is taking a break from acting after learning he has a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The Thor star made the discovery after undergoing...
May 1, 2024 · Chris Hemsworth doesn't seem to have much love for the latest "Thor" film. In a Vanity Fair profile published Tuesday, the "Furiosa" star, 40, said he feels he dropped the ball in 2022's "...
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- Alzheimer's Remains Elusive
- Understanding Alzheimer's Risk Factors
- Who Should Be Screened For Alzheimer's?
- What You Can Do to Mitigate Your Risk of Alzheimer's?
At the cellular level, Alzheimer's destroys neurons and connections between neurons in parts of the brain responsible for memory, language, reasoning and social behavior. In the later stages the disease, a person with Alzheimer's loses their ability to live independently, and the disease is ultimately fatal. The actual mechanism for how Alzheimer's...
Alzheimer's can affect anyone but it's important to be aware of the major risk factors – and their caveats. Risk factors include: Old age, meaning over 65: This is the most well known risk factor. But it's important to remember that age does not causeAlzheimer's. At a population level, the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's doubles every f...
Hemsworth's reveal certainly has a lot of people asking themselves if they should do similar genetic testing. There are existing genetic tests for both the APOE-e4 and the deterministic genes. But with all genetic testing, its important that it's done after in-depth counseling with a physician or genetics counselor. Genetic testing results that rev...
It is important for all of us to be aware of what we can do to reduce our risk of Alzheimer's since it is the leading cause of dementia. A CDC studypublished earlier this year identified eight modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's and related dementias. These included: 1. High blood pressure 2. Physical inactivity 3. Obesity 4. Diabetes 5. Depres...
Oct 3, 2023 · Chris Hemsworth Has an Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s. He’s Fighting Back. By opening up about his risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the jacked superhero revealed a vulnerability not found on...
Oct 6, 2023 · Thor star Chris Hemsworth has opened up about his previous health diagnosis, which saw the actor discover he was at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
In the new National Geographic show, “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth,” the “Thor” actor discovered he has a risk of developing Alzheimer’s eight to 10 times higher than the general ...
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