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Health and staying in good physical condition are considered as two of the most interesting and most discussed social topics, especially now that many people are getting more concerned with regard to living a healthy lifestyle and taking care of their body. As of the present, majority of the information regarding these topics are accessible and most are just one click away through the latest technological advancements such as the Internet.

In todays modern world, everyone could actually write an article or create an advertisement with regard to health and fitness, even without a reliable background on this field. A good Internet connection and a fully functional computer could already get an article done. Health and fitness are not just viewed as interesting topics but are also classified as highly sensitive subjects, wherein false or misleading information could result to severe and damaging outcomes in ones physical condition. Thus, this paper would primarily work on analyzing two recent articles posted in the Internet regarding the said topics. More so, this would also present a well supported critique with regard to the articles content and authors credibility to write in such subjects.

Trampolines - The Best Way to Exercise by Victoria Mistral
The article entitled  Trampolines   The Best Way to Exercise,  which is written by Victoria Mistral, is one of the two main articles that would be used for an analysis of this paper. Basically, Mistrals article tells about doing the right and most effective exercise in order to resolve physical problems, such as gaining weight.

Mistral, is an optic, vision and eye specialist. More so, Mistral is also a well experienced journalist who specializes in writing articles regarding contact lenses and other optic or vision subjects. Given that Mistral has a broadly different educational and professional background, it is evident that she is not qualified to write an article that tells about fitness and doing the right physical form of exercise.

In a sense, the claims and main arguments of Mistral in her article are far from being accurate or true. Though it is a fact that trampoline presents physical activity such as that of jumping up and down, it is still far from being the best or the most effective way of exercising ones body. Trampolines are risky and hazardous, more especially without the needed knowledge and safety precautions for using it. If not done properly, the use of trampoline, either for exercise or leisure purposes, could result to serious physical injuries and life threatening accidents, which could possibly lead to death or life long physical incapability.

According to the book entitled, The multiple ligament injured knee a practical guide to management,  which is written by Dr. Gregory G. Fanelli, a reputable Orthopedic Surgeon, trampoline could cause popliteal artery thrombosis or dislocation of the knee, caused by excessive jumping on trampolines (Fanelli). Indeed, Mistrals article lacks in terms of sufficient scientific references, which could  support her claims and provide accuracy in her writings.

Likewise, Mistrals article evidently present misleading claims, more especially that she argue trampoline as the best way to exercise, without even citing reliable scientific sources and failed to include the hazards attached in doing such physical activity. Thus, it is evident that the main motive of this misconception is to sell or advertise trampoline as a great equipment that people could utilize in keeping their body healthy and prevent the occurrence of massive weight gain.

Heart Patients Warned Against Using Meridia, An Anti-Obesity Drug
The second article is about a medical prescription for an anti-obesity drug and the health hazards associated in taking it. Natasha Singer and Andrew Pollack, both are staff writers to The New York Times, wrote this article on January 23, 2010. The content mainly tells about the recent issues regarding the hazardous side effects or complications for some users. The article claims that taking anti-obesity drugs, like Meridia, is not medically safe without the prescription of health experts, most especialy for those who have a history of uncontrolled high blood pressure and other heart problem.

The authors of this article, Singer and Pollack, are qualified to write such article that mainly tackles the most recent health and medical issues. Given that The New York Times, as a new publication company and a well respected player in media industry, has strict guidelines in dessiminating vital informtaion to the public, it is of great certainty that both authors have the credibility to tackle a significant health topic like this.

Likewise, the information and claims presented in article are accurate and are written in an impartial way. With the fact that the authors are also working news writers, the main content of the article is considered to be accurate and is written in good faith, as Singer and Pollack are just reporting current events that are based on facts, which have valid causes. More so, the authors have utilized and inlcuded all the necessary information regarding the said topic in order to support and strengthen their claims.

Lastly, Singers and Pollack have done a great job in researching their topic and using the most vital references, which could accordingly empower all the information they presented in the article. Positively, the inclusion of different views coming from health professionals and sectors have raised the quality and accuracy of the article. With out a doubt, the reference used by Singer and Pollack are accurate, more especially by citing the views of Dr. Sidney M. Wolfe, who has been ver vocal in calling a total ban on most anti-obesity drug in the market (Wood).