Stressed adults spend about 18 months of their lives worrying, a new study has revealed. An average adult will spend about 36 minutes a day worrying.

The survey of 2,000 people by the Everyman Male Cancer Group found that the biggest causes for worry were cost of living, being stuck in a rut or being out of shape. Other causes of worry included job security, getting old and a boring sex life, the Daily Mail reports.

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