Aug 31, 2026 – 5.00amWalk into any big supermarket or pharmacy, and you’ll find shelves and shelves of supplements promising to improve your sleep.But ask a handful of sleep experts for the most powerful things you can do to get a better night’s rest, and not a single pill will be mentioned.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Euan BlackHealth and wellness reporterEuan Black is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter.Fetching latest articles