rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Australian actor and Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth has opened up on the lifestyle changes he’s made since discovering he is genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease.Hemsworth, 40, made the discovery after taking a genetic test as part of a National Geographic documentary called Limitless.WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Chris Hemsworth celebrates birthday in down-to-earth style.Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for free on 7Bravo on 7plus >>The test showed he has two copies of the APOE e4 gene, which increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.In the documentary, Hemsworth said the news had “floored” him and made him think about his mortality.Now, in a new interview with Men’s Health, he has explained how the test results affected him – and what changes he has made since finding out.Chris Hemsworth announces health shock: ‘It’s heartbreaking’Chris Hemsworth makes big announcement after health shock“It was a good kick in the a*** and a reminder to do whatever is in my power to give myself the best fighting chance,” he said.“Whatever work I’m doing for my brain health benefits the rest of my body – we turned it into a positive.”The most significant change, he said, was to focus on mental and emotional health as well as physical strength.“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,” he said.He said he had incorporated more mindfulness practices into his daily life.“I do a lot of meditation and breath work mostly during sauna and ice bath routines,” he said.“For me, my favorite mindfulness work comes from the immersion in physical activities that allow me to be fully present and force me out of me head and into my body, in particular surfing.”Chris Hemsworth. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAnother change the Thor star has made is to spend less time looking at phone screens late at night in order to get a better night’s sleep.“Trying to stay off screens an hour before bed and read most nights definitely helps,” he said.On the fitness front, the notoriously buff star has also made some slight modifications.He is doing less lifting and more cardio and endurance work, saying he was a bit tired of “heavy body building style sessions”.If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings.To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide.Most importantly, Hemsworth is trying to maintain a better work-life balance in an effort to slow down and spend more time with his family.“(The gene test results) 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,” he said.“I don’t want to be in a sprint anymore.“I want to be right here and appreciate everything that’s in front of me.”Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky. Credit: Instagram/Elsa Pataky Hemsworth has three children with his wife, actress Elsa Pataky.Late in 2022, the actor announced he was going to take some time off from making movies.Speaking to Vanity Fair, Hemsworth said the Alzheimer’s news “triggered” something in him that made him want to take a break after he had finished his promotional duties for Thor: Love and Thunder.“When I finish this tour this week, I’m going home and I’m going to have a good chunk of time off and just simplify,” he said.“Be with the kids, be with my wife.”Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth and their kids Sasha and Tristan attends the Sydney premiere of Thor: Love And Thunder on June 27, 2022. Credit: Don Arnold/WireImageIn the same interview, the actor urged others to live in the moment.“You don’t know when your time’s up, you don’t know what tomorrow holds, so live it to its fullest,” he said.“Whether or not any of this information helps you live longer, it’s about living better right now.“Whatever you do right now to benefit your future self is having a huge benefit in your current self.”For more engaging celebrity content, visit 7Life on Facebook.Hugh Jackman ‘in early stages’ of next move as ‘big bombshells’ set to be revealedOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood star dead at 53If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings.To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide.
Chris Hemsworth was given shock news that ‘floored’ him. Now he reveals how he’s changed
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