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We are inviting healthy female teens between the ages of 13-15 to participate in a research study. Teens can earn up to $594 if they qualify and receive a picture of their&nbsp;brain. Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating how stress may influence mood and brain activity. Teens will answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. Teens will&nbsp;also undergo an fMRI brain scan. Teens will also be asked to fill out very brief surveys on their smartphone and to wear a smartwatch that tracks their heart rate, skin&nbsp;conductance, physical activity (i.e., step count), and sleep patterns. Parent permission is required if under 18 years of age. If you are interested, please fill out our survey: <a href="https://redcap.link/stressdynamics" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">redcap.link/stressdynamics </a>or contact us at (617) 855-4173 or via email <a href="mailto:teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu</a>.

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We are inviting healthy female teens between the ages of 13-15 to participate in a research study. Teens can earn up to $594 if they qualify and...

McLean Hospital Study on Stress, Mood, and the Brain. Earn up to $594!

Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating factors that make some females better able to cope with stressful experiences and what makes some females more vulnerable to experiencing depression. By participating, you can help them better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression. Participants will answer questions about their thoughts and feelings and will also undergo an fMRI brain scan. Parent permission is required for females under 18. If you are interested, fill out our survey linked here, <a href="https://redcap.link/teenstress" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://redcap.link/teenstress</a>&nbsp;or contact us at&nbsp;(617) 855-4173&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu</a>.

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Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating factors that make some females better able to cope with stressful experiences and what makes some...

McLean Hospital Study on Stress and the Teen Brain. Earn up to $299!

We are inviting healthy female teens between the ages of 13-15 to participate in a research study. Teens can earn up to $594 if they qualify and receive a picture of their&nbsp;brain. Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating how stress may influence mood and brain activity. Teens will answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. Teens will&nbsp;also undergo an fMRI brain scan. Teens will also be asked to fill out very brief surveys on their smartphone and to wear a smartwatch that tracks their heart rate, skin&nbsp;conductance, physical activity (i.e., step count), and sleep patterns. Parent permission is required if under 18 years of age. If you are interested, please fill out our survey: <a href="https://redcap.link/stressdynamics" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">redcap.link/stressdynamics</a>&nbsp;or contact us at (617) 855-4173 or via email <a href="mailto:teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu</a>.

The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Newton resident, Martin Lowenthal has been named a four-time Forbes&rsquo; Best-in-State Financial Security Professional Wealth Advisor by Shook Research&reg;. This award recognizes Martin as one of the top wealth advisors in Massachusetts, as determined by SHOOK&reg; Research. 
&ldquo;We are proud to celebrate Martin&rsquo;s continued recognition as a Forbes Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisor,&rdquo; said Douglas Reiss, Partner &amp; Principal Owner of The Bulfinch Group. &ldquo;This honor reflects his unwavering commitment to building meaningful relationships, delivering exceptional service, and helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals. We congratulate Martin on this well-deserved achievement and are grateful for the positive impact he continues to make on the families and communities he serves.&rdquo;
The Bulfinch Group is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners build confidence in their financial future through personalized guidance and long-term relationships. By taking the time to understand each client's unique goals, values, and priorities, the firm's experienced professionals develop tailored strategies designed to help protect what matters most while creating opportunities for growth. Backed by a collaborative team of specialists, The Bulfinch Group provides thoughtful guidance across every stage of life, helping clients navigate change, make informed decisions, and pursue lasting financial success.
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Founded in 1994, The Bulfinch Group is a financial services firm headquartered at 160 Gould Street in Needham, MA with offices throughout New England. The Bulfinch Group also operates Bulfinch Business Solutions, a division devoted to succession planning for smaller, privately-held businesses, and employee benefits, including 401(k) plans and group medical, dental and life insurance, for businesses of all sizes. The Bulfinch Group is a general agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. For more information, call 781-449-4402 or visit <a href="https://www.bulfinchgroup.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BulfinchGroup.com</a>.
About Guardian 
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With more than 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted partner to millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future and recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. We believe in inspiring well-being across mind, body, and wallet, and in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building a progressive and inclusive culture and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs. Guardian, which is based in NYC, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received <a href="https://www.guardianlife.com/about-guardian/customer-service-awards" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">accolades for its culture and service</a>. Our colleagues and financial representatives serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which at year-end 2025 included $12.6 billion in capital and largest dividend of $1.7 billion in the company&rsquo;s history. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guardianlife.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GuardianLife.com</a>.

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We are inviting healthy female teens between the ages of 13-15 to participate in a research study. Teens can earn up to $594 if they qualify and receive a picture of their&nbsp;brain. Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating how stress may influence mood and brain activity. Teens will answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. Teens will&nbsp;also undergo an fMRI brain scan. Teens will also be asked to fill out very brief surveys on their smartphone and to wear a smartwatch that tracks their heart rate, skin&nbsp;conductance, physical activity (i.e., step count), and sleep patterns. Parent permission is required if under 18 years of age. If you are interested, please fill out our survey: <a href="https://redcap.link/stressdynamics" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">redcap.link/stressdynamics</a>or contact us at (617) 855-4173 or via email <a href="mailto:teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu</a>.

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