This statistic displays U.S. adults' most common activities as a way to manage stress in 2014. Among U.S. adults, 40 percent reported watching TV or movies for more than two hours per day to manage stress. High stress can weaken the immune system and cause exhaustion in the body. Work is one of the most common sources of stress for adults.
Most common stress management activities among U.S. adults in 2014
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
Listen to music
44%
Exercise or walk
43%
Watch two or more hours of television or movies a day
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