Why Mister Rogers’ Message of Love and Kindness Is Good for Your Health

Why Mister Rogers’ Message of Love and Kindness Is Good for Your Health
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
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Fred Rogers at a taping of his famous show on June 28, 1989. Gene J. Puskar/AP File
Fred Rogers at a taping of his famous show on June 28, 1989. Gene J. Puskar/AP File
Richard Gunderman
Richard Gunderman
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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.”