Why Mister Rogers’ Message of Love and Kindness Is Good for Your Health
Rogers's simple but profound message echoes long after his passing as science adds to its validity
Portrait of American educator and television personality Fred Rogers (1928 - 2003) of the television series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' circa 1980s. Photo by PBS Television/Courtesy of Getty Images
Fred Rogers at a taping of his famous show on June 28, 1989. Gene J. Puskar/AP File
Richard Gunderman
Author
Richard Gunderman, M.D., Ph.D., is Chancellor's Professor of Radiology, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, Philanthropy, and Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University. His most recent books are “Marie Curie” and “Contagion.”