The Boston Quantified Self Meetup (@QSboston) is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. It's a regular show and tell for people who are tracking data about their body and conducting their own personal investigations and research into their bodies, minds, and selves. Anything is game -- from personal genetics to ways to digitize and track information, from how to self-diagnose to how to self-experiment with data …

This is a mutual support group for people thinking about coming off their psychiatric medications, in the middle of coming off their meds, or successfully off their meds. As a person who came off five psych drugs after being on them for over ten years, I can say that having the unconditional support of people around me who were going through similar experiences was incredibly beneficial! What this group is not: therapy, counseling, or medical advice. What this group is: a safe, unconditionally a …

Free Tai Chi Classes with master level teacher Zhou Xuan Yun When:  Sundays from 9:00am - 10:00am Where: Boston Common (opposite the movie theater on Tremont St) _________________________________________________________________ Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage. -Chinese Proverb Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) or “Grand Ultimate Fist” is often described as “meditation in motion”. Wudang Taiji Quan, combines ancient Chinese wellne …

Welcome men interested in healthy touch and authentic connection Welcome to the meetup group of the Male Healthy Touch Club(tm).  We welcome you to join our private community offering gatherings and workshops where you can enjoy and explore touch that is platonic, sensual and sometimes erotic -- including massage exchange, sensual touch, spiritual and tantric practices, sacred touch, energy healing, rituals, social and personal growth events -- individually and in group settings. Currently most …

http://www.IAmBiotech.org A place for the biotech community to come together and "talk shop". http://biotech.meetup.com/31 Meet local Biotechnology Enthusiasts. Discuss healthcare, medical devices, cell biology, life science research, pharmaceuticals, and drug discovery start-ups that would be beneficial to society and the development of new technologies.

New England male massage and Boston gay massage Meet with men who enjoy male for male bodywork exchange, male massage and gay massage in Boston and New England. Join us if you are interested in bodywork and m4m massage as methods of relaxation and stress relief.  We welcome both experienced as well as those new to male bodywork and gay massage who wish to expand their knowledge and enjoyment in bodywork and gay massage, gay tantra, sacred touch and energy healing.. We welcome men of all sexual o …

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER The organizer has been in the community for over 12+ years and has volunteered in various events, such as, Boston Pride and the Human Rights Campaign. She has a BA from Wellesley College and a MA from Emerson College. She currently works in the biotech industry in the Business Development and Global Marketing Departments. She is also a freelance writer/reporter. ABOUT FW4FW "Femme Women4Femme Women (FW4FW)" is a group that is: Sophisticated Respectful Open-minded Positive DR …

LASS: LESBIAN AID AND SERVICE SOCIETY LASS is a community of lesbian and bi women helping each other through health challenges. A chance to both give and receive! Could you offer a ride to a medical appointment?  Are you having surgery?  Could you cook an occasional meal?  Do you have a friend with a chronic illness? If you need help or are interested in volunteering, we would love for you to be involved in our wonderful community.  Get the help you need from volunteers who enjoy giving. Co …

Boston is the Hollywood, Vatican, and TImes Square of medicine. What better place than here in which folks interested in promoting and understanding how to make the most of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's Meaningful Use Initiative? Let's share experiences and opportunities.

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

This group has two purposes. The first is to bring together established or emerging neuroscientists. A seond related purpose is to bring together those who are interested in the clinical, educational, medical, legal and ethical issues that might be related to the application of neuroscience to our societies and cultures.

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

There are thousands of people who work in the Longwood Medical Area - nurses, researchers, doctors, social workers, admins, fundraisers, grad students, and many more - and those people rarely have the opportunity to mix and mingle, other than on the T or in elevators. This group aims to bring professionals who work in the Longwood area together to socialize outside of work.

Come meet other interesting, fun and smart grad students and young professionals in area.  We'll be organizing mixers, wine / beer tastings, bar painting nights, and other fun activities. Our events have been attended by grads and current students from MIT Sloan MIT Graduate School Harvard Business School Harvard Law School Harvard Kennedy School of Government Harvard Education School Harvard Medical School Boston University Boston College Northeastern Tufts Fletcher School of Public Policy We …

Boston Change for Truth is a meet-up group for those concerned with issues from 9/11 Truth, Ending the Federal Reserve, Vaccine Resistance, Big Pharma - Medical Industrial complex, to Banker Bailouts and the erosion of Civil Liberties and the ongoing global wars of occupation. Boston Change for Truth supports the activism of We Are Change and the 9/11 Truth movement. While not a member of, or claiming representation of any other organization, we accommodate all political views and welcome civi …

Boston Biotech Brits is a group of Brits in the Boston area and collaborators in the UK with a shared interest in promoting ties both between Boston and the UK and within our own life sciences community. Boston Biotech Brits has objectives of providing networking events and opportunities between local Boston Biotech Brits, providing a forum for interaction between UK companies seeking business opportunities in Boston area by utilizing local ‘Boston Biotech Brit’ contacts, and to provide local co …

The role of social media is the healthcare industry is both convoluted and ever changing. How do we utilize useful tools of communication responsibly? How do we navigate pitfalls like privacy and misinformation? Come to learn about the many benefits and complications of social media in healthcare from our panel. We strive to create a dynamic conversation about how to develop the healthcare industry both now and in the future, encouraging entrepreneurs to take ideas and produce solutions. We want …

Summary This meetup offers free classes and tours. Prior skiing or skating experience is required. Skating skill, social interaction and touring are the goals of this group. Skating too fast for conditions and racing are expressly prohibited. Plan Meet Sunday mornings through 4/20 at 4am when the lanes and sidewalks are ice free and mostly dry, and forecast to stay that way until 8am, at MIT in front of 77 Massachusetts Avenue All competent skiers are accepted as the groups will split up: Beginn …

For those among us who are nanotechnology geeks - And yes this is FREE to attend. This international symposium will focus on new nanotherapeutic and diagnostic technologies that are specifically inspired by living systems and that promise to have a transformative impact on medicine and clinical care. Organized by Wyss Institute Core Faculty members David Mooney and Donald Ingber, the day will include the speakers listed below and a keynote presentation by Noubar Afeyan from Flagship Ventures on …

The idea for Couples without Children is to bring together couples in their 30s in the Boston area who would like or have wanted to have children, but due to medical issues, life circumstances, or a variety of other reasons beyond their control, currently don’t have children. This is open to people who are TTC, thinking about adoption, or may be pursuing any other avenue to expanding their family. This will also be open to those who have realized that having children will never be possible even …