Chris Hemsworth has shared a personal health update with his fans months after a sad diagnosis.
The actor appears to have started regenerative stem cell therapy and poses for photos with a world leader in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy, Dr. Adeel Khan.
Chris Hemsworth previously revealed that his career could ‘kill him’ as it was discovered he had two copies of the APOE4 gene, meaning he is at higher risk of contracting Alzheimer’s disease than the general population.
Chris Hemsworth posts new update on his health after learning of Alzheimer’s risk
Hemsworth, famous for his iconic portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to his Instagram account on Saturday to share an update on his health with his 59 million followers.
The 41-year-old actor has teamed up with a world leader in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy, Dr. Adeel Khan, to improve his health after it was revealed in May that he is “between eight to ten times” more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. than the general population.
“I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Khan,” the ‘Extraction’ actor captioned a photo of himself and Dr. Khan. “His work with MUSE cells – an incredible type of regenerative stem cells, is unique.”
He posed in black shorts and a loose tank top outside one of the Canadian doctor’s Eterna clinics. Dr. Khan himself wore black scrubs unique to the medical profession.
“The fact that Dr. Khan working directly with Professor Mari Dezawa, who pioneered these cells, gave me the confidence that I was in the hands of someone at the forefront of regenerative medicine,” Hemsworth added in his caption, according to the Daily mail.
It was rumored that the actor had developed Alzheimer’s disease
Hemsworth’s update comes after speculation swirled that he had already developed Alzheimer’s disease and was heading for an early retirement from his acting career.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the memory, thinking and behavior of victims.
It is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases. Hemsworth’s endless acting schedule seemingly took a toll on his health, leaving him in need of Muse cell therapy.
Muse cells, found in the bone marrow and connective tissue of almost every organ, are a type of non-embryonic stem cells that can migrate to damaged tissues and contribute to tissue repair and regeneration.
They were first discovered in 2010 by a team of researchers led by Dr. Mari Dezawa, whom Hemsworth referred to in his caption at Tohoku University in Japan. They are useful in treating diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injuries and cardiovascular diseases.
The comments about his retirement left him in stitches as he joked: “I read a very funny comment at the bottom of an article: ‘I hope Chris forgets he’s retiring and comes back.'”
Chris Hemsworth weighed in on the diagnosis
Shortly after news broke of his sad diagnosis, the ‘Men in Black’ actor took a step back from Hollywood to recover and reduce his stress levels.
“It really made me angry because I felt like I had been vulnerable with something personal and shared it,” he said. Vanity fair. “No matter how many times I said, ‘This is not a death sentence,’ the narrative became that I have dementia and I’m rethinking my life and retiring and so on.”
Speak with Body + Soul magazine in the US he said: “The imagined scenario is always worse than the reality.”
Reflecting on how his struggles have seemingly changed his perspective, Hemsworth added: “When you build or create all kinds of disastrous outcomes for things, it’s very difficult to make clear decisions with any accuracy. and silence so I can make decisions based on real purpose and drive.
Chris Hemsworth reflects on life after slowing down
Speaking to the magazine, Hemsworth reflected on the health gains he’s made since slowing down on filmmaking.
“I was going from job to job and getting stressed,” Hemsworth says of life before he slowed down. “I always gave an extra 20 percent of my time. Sometimes it was just excessive, and sometimes it had diminishing returns.”
That’s when he realized that his lifestyle wasn’t sustainable without some correction, and then he took some time to reflect, putting his family above all else.
“When there is some calm between the storms, I think it is much easier to deal with family and work. There may be a project that I would like, but doing it means less time at home,” he said. Daily Telegraph.
Hemsworth continued, “Alternatively, I can see that I’ve been home enough to feel like I’m not going to work and full of guilt that I should be home. And that’s kind of a daily conversation that we all have. in our lives, whether you are in this industry or another.”
The actor has made some lifestyle changes
Dr. Peter Attia, a longevity specialist, noted that with “aggressive” lifestyle modification, Hemsworth can reduce his risk and become as susceptible as anyone else, calling Hemsworth’s early detection a “blessing.”
Responding to the doctor’s recommendations, Hemsworth outlined during a recent interview with Men’s health magazine.
Hemsworth, known for his intense workout regimen, stated that while workouts are important, he is now focusing more on “mindfulness work” and “incorporating more solitude into his life.”
“I’ve always been pretty consistent with my training commitments, but lately I’ve really felt the importance of taking time for yourself, without any outside voice or stimulation, and making time for silence,” he told the news channel.
The change is seemingly a comprehensive, holistic approach. Hemsworth explained that it has also affected his sleep, fitness routine, screen time and work-life balance, pointing out that these areas have also received more attention in the past year.