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BRAIN GYMNASIUM

NEUROSCIENCE OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
DR N. G. UKADGAONKAR, M.D., D.M.
Type: Print Book
Genre: Medicine & Science
Language: English
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Brain Gymnasium provides a concise explanation of how thoughts are formed through the interaction of neural networks, memories, emotions, attention, and experience. It also introduces neuroplasticity—the brain’s capacity to modify and strengthen its connections through repeated practice. Through exercises involving mindful observation, focused attention, reflective journaling, positive reframing, emotional regulation, empathy, and the development of healthy habits, readers can gradually reshape unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour.

For parents and teachers, the book offers practical exercises for development of children’s thoughts, emotions, habits, learning processes, and behaviour. The suggested exercises can help adults respond with greater patience and empathy while fostering constructive thinking, emotional maturity, creativity, and responsible conduct.

For professionals, the book provides a concise overview of how brain processes influence attention, communication, decision-making, stress, and interpersonal behaviour. This understanding can support more thoughtful observation, effective communication, and stronger professional relationships.

For individuals, the book presents accessible exercises for observing thoughts, challenging negative patterns, strengthening attention, managing emotions, and developing healthier responses. Consistent practice can harness neuroplasticity and support sustained personal growth.

For society, the book will help to promote empathy, tolerance, emotional understanding, and responsible behaviour. By helping individuals recognize how thoughts and habits are formed and modified, it may contribute to healthier relationships, reduce destructive patterns, and support social harmony.

For the nation and the world, Brain Gymnasium advocates a culture of thoughtful, compassionate, and responsible conduct. Greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and empathy can help reduce conflict, encourage cooperation, and contribute to a more peaceful society and, ultimately, to global peace.

Thus, Brain Gymnasium connects fundamental brain science with practical exercises and everyday experience, demonstrating how understanding and training the brain can support healthier individuals, relationships, communities, and societies.

About the Authors

Dr. Nandkumar Govindrao Ukadgaonkar is a distinguished neurologist, educator, author, and social contributor. He holds M.B.B.S. (1971), M.D. in Internal Medicine (1975), D.M. in Neurology (1992), and an Advanced Diploma in Russian (1981).

He received several academic honours, including first rank in the Ahmednagar District Scholarship Examination, first rank in the SSC Board Examination, and distinction in all MBBS examinations. He was also recognised as “Mr. S.B.” for academic and extracurricular excellence.

He is trained in Clinical Neurology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and St. Luke’s Hospital, New York. He served as Professor of Medicine at Government Medical College, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Grant Medical College and JJ Hospital, Mumbai.

He taught undergraduate and postgraduate students and served as an examiner for MBBS and MD examinations at various universities.

Dr. Ukadgaonkar founded the Physicians Association of Aurangabad and established Brain Hospital, the first hospital in the Marathwada region dedicated to neurological and neurosurgical care. He has also contributed to medical journals and participated in international neurology conferences.

His literary works include the English medical fiction books Secrets in Sequence and Guilty Brain, as well as Marathi works such as हेल मेटस्, द्रौपदी वस्त्रहरण, and शब्दपिसारा. He has also contributed to education and society as General Secretary of the Saraswati Bhuvan Education Society and has been associated with cricket as a player and recognised umpire.

Book Details

Publisher: SELF publishing
Number of Pages: 247
Dimensions: A5
Interior Pages: B&W
Binding: Paperback (Perfect Binding)
Availability: In Stock (Print on Demand)

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