BRING ON THE EXERCISE, HOLD THE PAINKILLERS. “Taking ibuprofen and related over-the-counter painkillers could have unintended and worrisome consequences for people who vigorously exercise. These popular medicines, known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, work by suppressing inflammation. But according to two new studies, in the process they potentially may also overtax the kidneys during prolonged exercise and reduce muscles’ ability to recover afterward.”

I’ve worried about this for a while, and have reduced my use of them (I mostly take Aleve) for this very reason, even though I’m not one of the endurance athletes in this study. Which is sad, because I get sore.