From the WebMD Archives. Sept. 10, 2010 -- If your grip is strong and youâre able to raise from a chair quickly, walk fast, and balance on one leg, chances are youâll live longer than people who have difficulty doing such things, says a study published in BMJ, formerly the British Medical Journal.
The Ottoman empire at its height. In 1453, the great city of Constantinople finally fell to the Ottomans, and the remaining pockets of Byzantine territory soon followed. In the early 16th century, Ottoman expansion continued with the conquests of Syria and Egypt.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Ottoman Empire was at its peak during 16th and 17th century, particularly during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. It stretched from Southeast Europe to Western Asia and North Africa till Horn of Africa.It was a major world power in those days.he Ottoman Empire lasted from 1299 to 1923, with the height being  around the mid 1400s to mid 1500s. They were known for absorbing  surrounding cultures, and making them p â¦ art of their own.