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Women are better at job interviews than men,It's no secret that women do a lot of things better than men. In fact, science has found at least 10 different things. Oops-make that 11.

By Korin Miller

A new study out of the University of Western Ontario found that women are better at handling the stress of a job interview. Researchers found that, while women get more freaked beforehand about interviewing, we do better in the actual event.

Related: The Interview Trap Women Fall Into

Here's what went down: Scientists told college students they were going to be doing job interviews and tracked their behavior leading up to the big moment.

Women talked to friends and family about their anxiety and practiced mock interviews with their friends. Guys watched TV and pretended they didn't care about the interview, which naturally made them bomb in the moment compared to the women.

Related: Hilarious Job Interview Screw-Ups

Okay, there are three things you can learn from this. One, we get more stressed about job stuff, so it's important

Kate UptonYouTube star Kate Upton just landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue…and she's already getting trashed by some modeling industry people. One casting agent even told the New York Times that Kate's look was "too obvious" with her "too-blond hair and that kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy." Um…ouch.

By Korin Miller

Like Kate, you've probably run into criticism about your work at some point (although, for your sake, we hope it wasn't that harsh). And whether it comes from a coworker, your boss, or a total stranger, it hurts. We tracked down experts for their tips on how to deal when, like Kate, you get served some serious haterade.

Get Pissed
It's normal to get upset when someone says something that's less than positive about you-take a few moments or even a few weeks to process it. "It's fine to be emotional about it," says executive and life coach Meredith Haberfeld, cofounder of the Institute For Coaching. Of course, if your

Go on a fun date.Between putting in long hours at work and catching up with friends, it can be hard to find solid quality time with your guy.

By Korin Miller

But keep this in mind next time you're tempted to do a double-date to squeeze in everyone at once instead of going solo with your man: New research has found that couples who spend a good chunk time alone together once a week are three times more likely to say that they're "very happy" in their relationship.

Related: Ultimate Fantasy Wish List

For their study, researchers from the University of Virginia's National Marriage Project surveyed 1,600 couples and asked them about everything from relationship satisfaction to sex.

Related: The Biggest Relationship Sins Guys Commit

They discovered that couples who spend at least one night a week alone together say they're more committed to their relationship than those who don't hang out together as much. Oh, and couples who do those date nights are more than three times more likely to say that

Cookies
If you're looking to firm up, skipping dessert is probably on your must-do list along with regularly hitting the gym. But new research found the sweet stuff can actually help you get fit.

By Korin Miller

According to a study from Tel Aviv University, eating dessert as part of a 600-calorie breakfast that includes proteins and carbs can help people lose weight-and keep it off. And yup, we're totally talking about ending breakfast with a piece of chocolate.

Related: 5 New Ways to Lose Weight

Over the course of a 32-week study, scientists found that people who had dessert-cookies, cake, or chocolate-with their breakfast lost an average of 40 pounds more than people who avoided sweets…and they didn't gain the weight back.

Here's why they say it works: In the a.m., your body's metabolism is the most active. At this time, we're better able to burn off the calories during the day as opposed to, say, having some ice cream after dinner when your metabolism is slowing down to prepare for

Make sure you get each other the right Valentine's Day gifts.Who says being a cheap date is a bad thing? Check out this selection of cute, funny, and romantic V-Day gifts for less than $20!

By Leonora Epstein

FOR HIM: Vintage Record Do some research to find out what your guy's favorite (and potentially corny) band was when he was a teenager. You're sure to find a copy for about $15 on eBay.com.

FOR HER: Eccolo Red Heart Journal This girly notebook is sure to elicit an "awww!" from her. Of course, then you have to resign yourself to the fact that she'll likely use it to write mushy things about you. Available for $9.99 at bedbathandbeyond.com.

Related: Ultimate Fantasy Wish List

FOR HIM: Lexon Business Card Case A supersleek card case will add to his professional credibility (or at least make him feel more important). Available for $16 at greenergrassdesign.com.

FOR HER: Suck UK USB Mix Tape This USB key puts a modern twist on a classic romantic gift while still keeping it old school. Before you give it to her, load the USB key up with some '80s

This will make you bloat.You already know it's a good idea to stay away from salty potato chips when you want to avoid belly bloat. But a new report found that other seemingly innocent foods are tripping you up.

By Korin Miller

According to the Center For Disease Control's list of the top 10 sources of sodium, most of us get too much sodium from…bread and rolls. It's not that they contain more salt than potato chips and junk food-we just eat them more because, until now, we didn't realize they had so much sodium in them.

Related: 5 New Ways to Lose Weight

According to the report, these top 10 items make up 44 percent of the sodium we eat every day. Here's the rest of the list:

1. Bread
2. Cold cuts and cured meats
3. Pizza
4. Poultry
5. Soups
6. Fast-food hamburgers and sandwiches
7. Cheese
8. Spaghetti and other pasta dishes
9. Meatloaf and other meat dishes
10. Snacks-potato chips, pretzels, etc.

So, if you're planning to slip into a skintight LBD on Saturday, take a pass on having a pizza

Gisele & Tom BradyIf your guy's a Patriots fan, odds are he's feeling pretty tense that his team didn't win on Sunday. Luckily, experts say you can help mellow him out by pulling these easy moves. Bonus: You'll score serious relationship perks too, since he'll feel closer to you as a result.

By Kelly Thore

1. Put out a bowl of chips. Chowing down on crunchy things helps instantly de-stress the brain. That's because the physical effort it takes to chew works some of the tension out of his body-similar to what it'd be like if he were squeezing a stress ball.

2. Get close, but don't cuddle. When men are anxious they usually prefer space. So, cozying up in his arms will just irritate him. However, research shows that when you're within three feet of him, his body starts producing oxytocin (a love hormone that relaxes him) at a high level. If you're hanging on the couch, get close enough that you're thighs are barely touching but you aren't wrapped in his arms. Or, if you're in bed lay so that you can just

What?! Facebook is more desirable than sex?A while ago, we told you that one in five women believe that Facebook is better than sex. We were stunned by those results and even more shocked to see that a new study validates this.

By Dara Adeeyo

For the latest research, scientists in Germany recruited 205 adults and checked in with them seven times a day via a smartphone. When they connected, they asked participants what they were craving at that moment or what they recently had an urge to do. They were then asked if they resisted the urge or gave into it.

Related: 25 Things You Don't Want to Read About A Guy on Facebook

Researchers discovered that most people's desires revolved around tech-they wanted to check their phone for new texts or to log onto Facebook to see what their friends were doing. Sleep was also a biggie, but scientists found that it was the easiest urge to resist. (We suggest you give in. Getting sleep is a beauty must!) Other urges that people reported: Ones to have sex or knock back a drink...which they