The Health Men Don't Talk About: Hormones, Heart Risk & the PSA Test with Dr. Kamal Akkach

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<p>Today&apos;s conversation is one a lot of men avoid having, even with themselves. We&apos;re talking men&apos;s health: hormones, cholesterol, metabolic health, and the PSA test nobody wants to bring up at dinner.</p><p>Our guest is Dr. Kamal Akkach, an Internal Medicine specialist at HealthBay, known for helping men get ahead of the health issues that quietly build up over years of &quot;I&apos;ll deal with it later.&quot;</p><p>In this episode, we talk about why men are so much slower to seek care than women, what &quot;low T&quot; actually means versus what the internet says it means, and the simple numbers, lipids, PSA, metabolic markers, that tell the real story of how you&apos;re ageing.</p><p>This one&apos;s for every man who&apos;s overdue for a checkup, and every partner who&apos;s been nudging him to book one.</p><p><br/></p><p>Find Health Bay Clinics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthbaypolyclinic<br/><br/>Find Dr. Kamal on Instagram:<br/>https://www.instagram.com/kamalakkach/<br/><br/>Website: https://healthbayclinic.com<br/><br/>Find us on instagram: @wearemothertongue</p><p>Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast<br/><br/><br/><b>SHOWNOTES:</b><br/><br/>HealthBay is a JCI-accredited, multidisciplinary healthcare group that has been caring for individuals and families in Dubai since 2008. With more than 90 specialists across over 30 medical specialties, HealthBay offers coordinated, patient-centred care for every stage of life - from routine check-ups and preventative screening to specialist diagnostics, treatment and ongoing health management.<br/><br/>Its services include family medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, midwifery, breast care, dermatology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, ENT, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, mental health, nutrition, dentistry, radiology, general surgery and more. HealthBay also provides dedicated health-check packages for women, men, children and newborns, alongside executive wellness and corporate health programmes.<br/><br/>HealthBay currently has five specialist locations across Dubai:<br/><br/>- HealthBay Specialty Care, Verve Villas, Al Wasl Road: The group’s main multispecialty clinic, offering extensive specialist care alongside a dedicated Women’s Breast Care Centre, diagnostic imaging and an ISO-certified in-house laboratory.<br/>- HealthBay Community Care Clinic, Motor City: A convenient community clinic supporting families across Motor City and South Dubai, with services including family medicine, paediatrics, women’s health, dermatology, endocrinology, physiotherapy and other specialist care.<br/>- HealthBay Gastroenterology &amp; Digestive Health, Al Wasl Road: A dedicated digestive-health centre offering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, gastroenterology, hepatology, internal medicine, ENT and related services under one roof.<br/>- HealthBay Vitalia, Umm Al Sheif: A specialist centre focused on women’s health, wellness and longevity, offering care designed to support women through different life stages.<br/>- HealthBay Aesthetics, Umm Al Sheif: A medically led aesthetics and skincare clinic bringing together dermatologists, plastic surgeons and qualified aesthetic practitioners to offer an integrated approach to skin health, beauty and wellbeing.<br/><br/>What helps set HealthBay apart is its multidisciplinary model. Patients can access primary care, specialists, diagnostics, laboratory services and follow-up treatment within one connected healthcare group, allowing doctors across different disciplines to collaborate when needed. The team is multilingual, the clinics work with a wide network of major insurance providers, and the emphasis is on combining clinical expertise and advanced technology with accessible, compassionate care.<br/><br/>To learn more, find a doctor or book an appointment, visit HealthBay or call 800 4272.<br/><br/>This podcast is intended for general information only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949849/support">Support the show</a></p>