In New Registry, Slim People Share Their Secrets
A new online data registry could provide some real answers to a common question: How do I stay slim?
Alex Lindley
Alex Lindley is an editor and writer living in Austin, Texas. He graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2013 with a degree in professional writing and English. He enjoys nothing more than editing, reading and writing clear, concise text. He likes to keep up with developments in medicine — particularly nutrition. He also loves banjos and hates the Oxford comma.
Last Updated: March 10, 2015
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