HOLLYWOOD star Chris Hemsworth revealed that he is at high risk for developing Alzheimer’s.
The 39-year old discovered that he has two copies of the gene, APOE4.
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This gene has been associated with the debilitating disease in the past, but only one in four people have it.
According to the NHS, Alzheimer’s disease is still not completely understood.
The study was published in National Institute of AgingIt was suggested previously that the APOE protein assists in carrying cholesterol and other types fats in the bloodstream.
Experts warn that this could lead to disruptions in the cell’s essential processes.
When filming the docuseries “Limitless”, Thor actor Thor discovered about it. It will air on Disney+.
He stated that he received the news while he was at his parents’ house and that he now regrets not asking more questions. Vanity Fair.
“Most of us, we like to avoid speaking about death,’He said.
“Then to all of a sudden be told some big indicators are actually pointing to this as the route which is going to happen, the reality of it sinks in. Your own mortality,” he said.
This is not a diagnosis.
He also shared that his grandfather was suffering from the disease and said that he worried about losing his memory.
The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown, but the NHS states that certain factors can increase your chance of getting it.
These include:
- getting older
- A family history of the disease
- Untreated depression
- Lifestyle factors
- Conditions such as high cholesterol or diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Studies also show that changes in your humor could indicate you are at risk.
Researchers at University College London revealed people with the disease are more likely to enjoy slapstick over more complicated forms of comedy.
They asked 48 family members and friends about the disease to answer questions about their loved one’s sense of humor.
The study asked respondents whether their relatives liked shows like Mr Bean or more satirical ones like South Park.
What are the symptoms and signs of Alzheimer’s disease?
According to the NHS minor memory problems are often the first sign of Alzheimer’s.
The following are some of the possible symptoms.
- Confusing, disorientation, and getting lost at familiar places
- Having difficulty making plans or taking decisions
- Language and speech problems
- Problems with mobility or self-care, including difficulty moving about without assistance
- Personality changes include becoming more demanding, aggressive and suspicious of others.
- hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there) and delusions (believing things that are untrue)
- low mood or anxiety
Then, they were asked if there had been a difference in their humour 15-years ago.
A sign of an underlying condition could also include the inability to filter.
Alzheimer’s affects the ability to understand and filter information.
That’s because the part of the brain that controls our internal filter, the frontal prefrontal cortex, is known to shrink with age, according to experts.
Patients can do and say anything they want, even if it’s not right.
The Alzheimer’s society explained: “These situations can be very confusing, distressing, shocking or frustrating for someone with dementia, as well as for those close to them.
“The person with dementia may not understand why their behaviour is considered inappropriate. It’s very unlikely that they are being inappropriate on purpose.”