Although Disney princesses seem to live happily ever after, they face serious real world health hazards, warn experts in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

A recent study suggests that Disney princesses, despite their seemingly perfect lives, may be suffering from various health issues. Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands analyzed eight princesses and found that,

Although Disney princesses are often portrayed as living happily ever after, their magical lives come with hidden health risks, as revealed in a tongue-in-cheek analysis published in The BMJ’s Christmas issue.

While much current research on Disney princesses focuses on the harmful impact of unrealistic ideals on young viewers’ self-esteem, there is a critical need to shift attention towards the health