TheRepublic.com - Cardiovascular disease News http://www.therepublic.com/feed/subject/e2278a007de410048f9fdf092526b43e Cardiovascular disease News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 Ill. urges cut in sodium to lower blood pressurehttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/8199a7aa89da4ab2be80f04edf11e922/IL--High-Blood-Pressurehttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/8199a7aa89da4ab2be80f04edf11e922/IL--High-Blood-PressureSPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Officials say reducing sodium consumption by 30 percent could prevent more than 100,000 cases of high blood pressure in Illinois and save $200 million in medical costs.]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 04:11:59 -0400Firefighters focus on preventing heart attackshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/5fe52a24fe2b40bcb515945ffbbafdc5/IN--Exchange-Firefighter-Fitnesshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/5fe52a24fe2b40bcb515945ffbbafdc5/IN--Exchange-Firefighter-Fitness

FORT WAYNE, Indiana - The alarm sounds, and the earsplitting tones echo through the firehouse.]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 00:01:35 -0400