A specific salt of EDTA, known as sodium calcium edetate, is used to bind metal ions in the practice of chelation therapy, e.g., for treating mercury and lead poisoning. It is used in a similar manner to remove excess iron from the body.
On average, working Americans expect to retire at age 66, four years later than the average age of retirement, according to Gallup. The expected retirement age has also gradually climbed over the years, starting at 63 in 2002 and peaking at 67 in 2012 before settling at 66 for 2013 and 2014.
The average retirement age in the U.S. is 62. Terry Vine/Blend Images/Getty Images According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 62 is the average retirement age in the United States. This makes sense as 62 is the earliest age you can being collecting your own Social Security retirement benefits.