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Medical illustration of a brain with stroke symptoms.[Getty Images]

The human brain remains one of the greatest mysteries in science, controlling virtually every function in the body. Like a highly sophisticated computer, it processes information and coordinates bodily functions through the nervous system.

However, when the brain is compromised, the entire body can be affected. Studies show that pain, infections, and systemic diseases can trigger brain disorders, including mental health conditions and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia.