First an admission I was reared in the North East and the only definition I heard of ragtime was associated with bands. The North East is a large and I suspect the ragtime meaning absurd is local
The problem with studies is that are loaded with errors. Also they contain confirmation bias so that data is manipulated. There is also natural obfuscations. for example when they did the study of meat as it related to heart disease one group they studied was said to not eat meat, especially red meat. However the period under review was during Lent and the locals abstained from meat and practiced fasting.
So when any study suggests doing something or not doing it, I proceed with caution. and while at least one poster abhors the term moderation I really do apply moderation, unlike my brother who also claims moderation followed by I like moderation and a lot of it.
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