Chris Hemsworth talks about his Alzheimer’s.

Playing the superhero Thor on screen, we thought Chris Hemsworth was invincible. But it’s clear he’s made of the same stuff as everyone else. In the columns of American Magazine this Tuesday, October 3rd Men’s health The 40-year-old actor talked about his predisposition to Alzheimer’s and detailed what changes it has brought to his life.

Avenger more fragile than he looks

A year ago, in November 2022, we learned that Chris Hemsworth had received clinical results indicating a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease; “We constantly think that we will live forever, especially when we are young. So to be told that Alzheimer’s could kill me would have surprised me,” he explains to the magazine. After the shock, the Australian actor refrained from mping. “It was a good kick in the butt. Everything I do for my brain health benefits the rest of my body.” In many ways a saving mindset because it allows him to move forward; A generous Chris Hemsworth wanted to share this announcement, to encourage other people in similar situations not to be afraid and to “research or better understand brain health and see what they have, the power to change.

“Stop screen before bed”

“I really felt the importance of making time for yourself, without outside voices or requests, and giving yourself time to relax,” the actor explains about his new life. “I meditate a lot and have a more consistent approach to sleep,” she explains. The latter also had to change his lifestyle to some extent. “Not using the screen an hour before bed and reading more helps me a lot. In addition, I try not to get attached to every thought and to be more attentive, taking a step back.” The Melbourne resident has also changed his fitness regime. “I lift less than I used to and put in more cardio and endurance.”

Finally, the father of an 11-year-old daughter and 9-year-old twins is trying to improve his work-life balance. “It made me think about my kids, how they’re growing up and things change so dramatically. I want to sit with them, I want to soak it up.” Finally, the optimistic Australian wants to learn to live better. “I don’t want to be in the sprint anymore. I want to be there and appreciate everything that is in front of me,” he sums up. The role of a Formula 1 driver in a Ron Howard film In a hurrynever seemed so far away.

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