Credit:- Instagram/Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth has higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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Credit:- Instagram/Chris Hemsworth

On Friday, He revealed, he has two genes that put him at a much higher risk than a normal person.

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Neurologists tell The Daily Beast that’s not necessarily cause for alarm.

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The revelation came during a recent episode of series Limitless.

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In episode five, titled “Memory,” Hemsworth knowns about his gene APOE4.

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Only about 2 to 3 percent of people have both copies of the gene, Said Doctor.

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The APOE4 gene carries the “worst possible risk for Alzheimer’s disease,”.

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Hemsworth's grandfather is currently living with the incurable disease.

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Hemsworth says the news, forced him to reckon with his lifestyle and take a step back.

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He now plans to finish out his remaining contracts and take a break. 

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