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 age of retirement in the United States is sixty-one. A few years ago that figure was fifty-seven, but a worsening economy and difficulty of getting benefits once you leave the workforce have led to workers staying on the job longer.he average age of retirement in the United States is sixty-one. A few years ago that figure was fifty-seven, but a worsening economy and difficulty of getting benefits once you leave the workforce have led to workers staying on the job longer.