People with stress disorders like PTSD are at higher risk of heart disease

A new study looks beyond men and veterans to find the link

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HEART TROUBLE  A new study compares patients with stress disorders like PTSD with siblings and unrelated people without the conditions to reveal increased risk of heart problems.

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People coping with psychological trauma have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a large-scale study finds.