Veterans returning from foreign wars who are concerned about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may want to consider checking into a rehab facility to learn how to cope with the problem. A team of researchers from the Veteran's Administration (VA) has found that individuals who suffer from the disorder are significantly more likely to experience heart health problems and die at an early age.

As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, many soldiers are returning to the U.S. after having seen intense action. For some, this can be extremely traumatic, which may result in thought disorders.

After tracking the medical records of nearly 300,000 veterans for more than 10 years, the VA researchers found that individuals with PTSD were significantly more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. Additionally, they had 2.4 times the rate of death for all causes compared to veterans who did not suffer from the condition.

Researchers said that the findings could help military officials determine where to direct prevention efforts so as to have the greatest impact. Additionally, it underscores the importance of making rehab facilities available to help soldiers deal with these types of problems after they have returned from service.